1
Q
- According to Cornell University, how does a countries climate correlate to the spices they use?
a. The hotter the climate the more spices used
b. The cooler the climate the more spices used
c. The hotter the climate the less spices used
d. Climate has no effect on spice use
A
a. The hotter the climate the more spices used
2
Q
- Have spices started wars?
a. Yes
b. No
A
a. Yes
3
Q
- Which empire used scented oil lamps, perfumes, and flavoring their food? (They began a direct trade with India in 65A.D.)
a. Ming empire
b. Greek Empire
c. Boardwalk empire
d. Roman Empire
A
d. Roman Empire
4
Q
- “Quills” comes from what spice?
a. Mace
b. Nutmeg
c. Cinnamon
d. Vanilla
A
c. Cinnamon
5
Q
- What part of the plant does the clove spice come from?
a. The opened flower buds
b. The unopened flower buds
c. The leaves
d. The roots
A
b. The unopened flower buds
6
Q
- Which spice is not similar to Allspice?
a. Cloves
b. Cinnamon
c. Nutmeg
d. Turmeric
A
d. Turmeric
7
Q
- What 2 spices come from the same plant, one form can be toxic in large quantities?
a. Turmeric and allspice
b. Pepper and salt
c. Cloves and pepper
d. Mace and nutmeg
A
d. Mace and nutmeg
8
Q
- Which spice is used in “Chai” tea?
a. Cloves
b. Cinnamon
c. Cardamom
d. Ginger
A
c. Cardamom
9
Q
- What spice is Zingiber officinale?
a. Ginger
b. Saffron
c. Wasabi
d. Anise
A
a. Ginger
10
Q
- What spice is used to dye Hindu priest’s robes and bride wedding dresses yellow?
a. Ginger
b. Saffron
c. Clove
d. Turmeric
A
d. Turmeric
11
Q
- What part for the autumn crocus is the saffron?
a. Style
b. Stamen
c. Stigma
d. Roots
A
c. Stigma
12
Q
- Wood bark and coal tar can make what extract?
a. Cinnamon
b. Vanilla
c. Chocolate
d. Anise
A
b. Vanilla
13
Q
- Madagascar is the leading producer of what spice?
a. Capsicum pepper
b. Turmeric
c. Allspice
d. Vanilla
A
d. Vanilla
14
Q
- Which is the hottest capsicum pepper? It has a scoville heat unit of 2,200,000SHU
a. Jalapeno pepper
b. Bell pepper
c. Carolina reaper pepper
d. Habanero pepper
A
c. Carolina reaper pepper
15
Q
- Which pepper has a 0SHU on the scoville heat scale?
a. Bell pepper
b. Carolina reaper
c. Jalapeno
d. Habanero
A
a. Bell pepper
16
Q
- What is the 3rd most popular condiment in the US next to salsa and ketchup?
a. Mayonnaise
b. Ranch
c. Relish
d. Mustard
A
d. Mustard
17
Q
- Horseradish and wasabi are in what family?
a. Carrot family
b. Rose family
c. Mint family
d. Mustard family
A
d. Mustard family
18
Q
- Oregano became popular because pizza became popular in what war?
a. World War I
b. World War II
c. Cold War
d. Civil War
A
b. World War II
19
Q
- Historically what were spices used for?
A
preserving stale meat
20
Q
- At what age did Marco Polo begin his journey?
A
17
21
Q
- List 5 of the most important spice in the world. (1600s – 1700s)
A
- Pepper
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Allspice
- Nutmeg
22
Q
- Give one food/product cinnamon is used in?
A
cookies, toothpaste, baked goods
23
Q
- What is the difference between black pepper and white pepper? Explain
A
black pepper is the unripe fruit.
white pepper is the ripe fruit
24
Q
- What is one medical use for ginger?
A
digestion + headache relief
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26. How many types of mustards did we talk about? What are they?
3, brown, black and white
26
27. Instead of real Wasabi, What is the wasabi you are receiving at many sushi restaurants in the US?
mayonnaise, horseradish, + green food coloring
27
28. Name one use for spearmint and peppermint?
toothpaste, gum
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29. What needlelike herb can be used in aromatherapy?
rosemary
Ethonobotany
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