Deck 17: Middle Eastern Cuisine

Question 1

This fish has been one of Norway's most important commodities:

A)Salmon
B)Cod
C)Trout
D)Sturgeon

Answer 1

B

Question 2

This Russian ceremony is a feast similar to the Swedish smorgasbord

A)Kvass
B)Shchi
C)Ukha
D)Zakuski

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In Russia this term is used to describe various cooked grains such as buckwheat,millet and oats:

A)Kasha
B)Kissel
C)Lefse
D)Studen

Answer 3

A

Question 4

These small stuffed dumplings are considered a national dish of Russia:

A)Pelmeni
B)Studen
C)Pejmen
D)Blini

Question 5

These people are considered Europe's only truly indigenous people:

A)Danes
B)Inuit
C)Sami
D)Swedes

Question 6

This Icelandic "delicacy" is based on this product that has been matured by burying it for three to six months to allow it to putrefy,then eaten in small chunks:

A)Eggs
B)Shark meat
C)Sheep's stomach
D)Ram's testicles

Question 7

The different grades of caviar are based on:

A)Size
B)Flavor
C)Color
D)Species of sturgeon

Question 8

This small berry is a relative to the raspberry and blackberry:

A)Lignonberry
B)Wild strawberry
C)Cloudberry
D)Cranberry

Question 9

This grain is popular because it can thrive even during short unpredictable growing seasons:

A)Millet
B)Wheat
C)Rye
D)Barley