Deck 17: Herbs and Spices

Question 1

This spice is produced from unripened berries and has a biting flavor due to volatile oils.This spice is derived from plants in the species

A)Cinnamomum cassiA.
B)Piper nigrum.
C)Myristica fragrans.
D)Zingiber officinale.
E)Eugenia caryophyllata.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Essential oils are least concentrated in which of the following plant parts?

A)roots
B)leaves
C)flowers
D)fruits

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The travels of _______ to the Far East in the 13^th century encouraged European explorers to travel East in search of exotic spices.

A)Alexander the Great
B)Christopher Columbus
C)Marco Polo
D)Henry the Navigator
E)Magellan

Answer 3

C

Question 4

This spice is one of the oldest known spices.It derives from the secondary phloem of a tree kept bushy in cultivation.This spice is derived from plants in the species

A)Cinnamomum cassia
B)Piper nigrum
C)Myristica fragrans
D)Zingiber officinale
E)none of thesE.

Question 5

Christopher Columbus went to his grave still believing he had found

A)the fountain of youth.
B)the source of all the exotic spices Europe craved.
C)that Earth was round.
D)the western sea route to the Far East.
E)the lost tribe of Israel.

Question 6

In addition to being flavorful,research has shown that many herbs and spices can also

A)cause certain cancers.
B)be used to treat superficial wounds.
C)kill foodborne bacteria.
D)encourage the growth of beneficial fungi.
E)do more than one of thesE.

Question 7

This spicy spice is made from the aril of a fruit produced by pistillate flowers.This spice is

A)turmeric.
B)nutmeg.
C)mace.
D)marjoram.
E)more than one of thesE.

Question 8

This spice is produced from a rhizome of an herbaceous perennial and has been used to relieve nausea.This spice is derived from plants in the species

A)Curcuma longA.
B)Capsicum annuum.
C)Myristica fragrans.
D)Zingiber officinale.
E)Crocus sativus.

Question 9

This spice is used to prepare mustard and is the main spice in curry powder.This spice is derived from plants in the species

A)Curcuma longA.
B)Capsicum annuum.
C)Myristica fragrans.
D)Zingiber officinale.
E)Crocus sativus.

Question 10

The country that monopolized the spice trade in the 17^th century was

A)England.
B)Holland.
C)Italy.
D)Spain.
E)Portugal.

Question 11

This spice is native to the Spice Islands and is from unopened flower buds that must remain unopened.This spice is derived from plants in the species

A)Cinnamomum cassiA.
B)Piper nigrum.
C)Myristica fragrans.
D)Zingiber officinale.
E)Eugenia caryophyllata.

Question 12

Most essential oils are classified chemically as

A)polyphenols.
B)terpenes.
C)flavonoids.
D)alkaloids.
E)tannins.

Question 13

Which of the following spices can cause hallucinations accompanied by vomiting,dizziness,and headaches?

A)turmeric
B)nutmeg
C)allspice
D)marjoram
E)oregano

Question 14

Which of the following pair of spices come from the same species of tree?

A)nutmeg and mace
B)ginger and turmeric
C)black pepper and chili pepper
D)cinnamon and allspice
E)marjoram and oregano

Question 15

In Ancient Greece,the "middlemen" who brought spices from the Far East to sell to and trade with the Greeks were _______ merchants.

A)Indian.
B)Chinese.
C)Hebrew.
D)Egyptian.
E)Arab.

Question 16

Alaric the Visigoth threatened Rome with destruction unless he received gold,silver,silk,and 3000 pounds of

A)cinnamon.
B)pepper.
C)ginger.
D)saffron.
E)oregano.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a New World spice?

A)allspice
B)vanilla
C)cinnamon
D)paprika
E)all of these are New World spices

Question 18

In the 16^th century,the country that monopolized spice trade was

A)England.
B)Holland.
C)Italy.
D)Spain.
E)Portugal.

Question 19

Curcumin has been shown to be an effective as an antioxidant and an antibacterial agent.It may also be effective against certain cancers.Curcumin is derived from

A)ginger.
B)cinnamon.
C)turmeriC.
D)saffron.
E)hot chilies.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about aromatherapy is not true?

A)None of the essential oils have been shown to be effective in any way.
B)The aromatherapy industry is not regulated.
C)Rigorous scientific testing of essential oils has not been done.
D)Essential oils from varieties within the same species may have different effects.
E)Some essential oils can be toxic.

Question 21

This spice is produced from the capsules of an orchid which grows as a vine native to Central America.This spice is derived from plants in the species

A)Curcuma longA.
B)Vanilla planifolia.
C)Myristica fragrans.
D)Zingiber officinale.
E)Crocus sativus.

Question 22

Among the following species,which includes the "hottest" chili pepper?

A)Capsicum annuum
B)Capsicum frutescens
C)Capsicum chinense
D)Capsicum baccatum
E)Capsicum chaconese

Question 23

Which of the following plants produces a compound related to one produced by Vanilla planifolia?

A)Capsicum chinense
B)Curcuma longa
C)Myristica fragrans
D)Zingiber officinale
E)Crocus sativus

Question 24

To create yeast that produced vanillin,genetic researchers inserted the genes of fungi,bacteria,and _______ into the yeast genome.

A)viruses
B)mice
C)humans
D)pigs
E)fruit flies

Question 25

Curcumin,found in chili peppers,has shown promise as a treatment for cancer.

Question 26

Isothiocyanates found in _______ may help prevent tooth decay and alleviate the symptoms of asthma.

A)garlic
B)peppermint
C)lavender
D)oregano
E)wasabi

Question 27

"Sweating" is a process employed in the production of

A)allspice.
B)ginger.
C)saffron.
D)vanilla.
E)more than one of thesE.

Question 28

An herb that mimics estrogen and inhibits androgen is

A)garlic.
B)lavender.
C)coriander.
D)sage.
E)oregano.

Question 29

Capsaicin has been shown to be effective as

A)a blood thinner.
B)an aggravator of arthritis.
C)a substitute for sugar.
D)a fungicide.
E)more than one of thesE.

Question 30

Which of the following is the most expensive of all the spices?

A)ginger.
B)cinnamon.
C)turmeriC.
D)saffron.
E)macE.

Question 31

This herbal family produces umbels and schizocarps which are typically uses as the herb.This herbal family is

A)Lamiaceae
B)Apiaceae
C)Brassicaceae
D)Alliaceae
E)Liliaceae

Question 32

Each of the following compounds is paired correctly with the plant in which it is found except one.Choose the exception.

A)curcumin - saffron
B)capsaicin - chili pepper
C)sinigrin - black pepper
D)allicin - garlic
E)menthol - peppermint

Question 33

Saffron is a spice derived from the stamens of crocus flowers.

Question 34

Members of this herbal family have square stems,aromatic,simple leaves.This herbal family is

A)Lamiaceae
B)Apiaceae
C)Brassicaceae
D)Alliaceae
E)Liliaceae

Question 35

The New World spice that fooled Columbus into thinking he had found a trade route to the Far East is of the genus

A)Capsicum.
B)Vanilla.
C)Pimenta.
D)Ocimum.
E)Petroselinum.

Question 36

The concentration of capsaicin is highest in _______ peppers.

A)tabasco
B)jalapeno
C)ghost
D)bell
E)paprika

Question 37

This spice is produced from dried berries of an evergreen tree that resemble peppercorns.This spice is derived from plants in the species

A)Capsicum chinense.
B)Curcuma longa.
C)Myristica fragrans.
D)Zingiber officinale.
E)Pimenta dioica.

Question 38

Nutmeg is obtained from the tree,Myristica fragrans.

Question 39

This herb grows as a small shrub with gray-green and produces fragrant essential oils in its flowers.It also has antiseptic properties.This herb is

A)Brassiica
B)Armoracia
C)Allium
D)Lavandula
E)Mentha

Question 40

This spice is obtained from stigmas and the spice plant is propagated by corms.This spice is derived from plants in the species

A)Curcuma longA.
B)Capsicum annuum.
C)Myristica fragrans.
D)Zingiber officinale.
E)Crocus sativus.

Question 41

Capsicum peppers are the source of the pungent alkaloid _______,a New World rival to black pepper.

Question 42

_______ and onion contain a sulfurous oil that impart a powerful taste and aroma which has a use as an antiseptic.

Question 43

______________ is the belief that the application of certain essential oils can heal ailments of the body and mind.

Question 44

______________ are volatile substances that contribute to the scent and flavor of aromatic plants.

Question 45

_______ is a compound extracted from an orchid fruit.

Question 46

The _______________ is a document from ancient Egypt that records the medicinal uses of many herbs and spices.

Question 47

______ seeds contain an oil that has been extracted for use in chemical warfare as well as being ground with vinegar and turmeric into a paste to make a very popular condiment.

Question 48

Garlic has been linked to gynecomastia in boys.

Question 49

__________ are actually the dried unopened flower buds of a myrtle tree.

Question 50

The pungent odor of garlic is due to the release of the compound,allicin.

Question 51

______ is nicknamed the "pizza herb" because it gives pizza sauce its distinctive flavor.