Questions and CORRECT Answers
The Eastern Orthodox religion has a variety of feast days and fast days. Which of the following
is a fast day or period of fasting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Easter
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) try to follow the
Mormon laws of health in relation to dietary matters, including not consuming - CORRECT
ANSWER - Coffee, tea, or alcohol
Judaism is the second largest religious group in the world (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
According to the Jewish "law of meat and milk," an observant Jew who has just eaten dairy must
wait six hours before eating meat (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False
About what percentage of kosher foods are purchased by non-Jews? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 50%
The four castes of Hinduism are represented as forming parts of the Creator's body: his mouth,
ears, arms, and feet - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Two examples of specific religious guidelines dealing with how to slaughter meat include -
CORRECT ANSWER - Kashrut (kosher) and halal
According to kosher standards, which food(s) is/are not permitted? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Blood from any animal
The fast of Ramadan is broken with what food combination? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Water and dates
, On fasting days, Muslims are allowed which of the following while the sun is up? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Exercise
Which of the following is practiced by Seventh-Day Adventists? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Strict observation of the Sabbath from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday
Worldwide, what religion is followed by the most people? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Christianity
Why is cottage cheese associated with Shavout? - CORRECT ANSWER - It symbolizes
the curdled milk at Israelites' homes after returning late from receiving the Ten Commandments.
What is the name of a stew made from pig hearts and liver, then served with beans or potatoes in
Portugal? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cacoila
Which European country is the largest producer of olives in the world? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Spain
What are "little candies" that are served in Italy called? - CORRECT ANSWER - Confetti
What is the name of a stuffed pasta named for its "little hat" shape served in Bologna, Italy? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Cappelleti
The British family structure reflects the majority family structure of Americans today. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Rome, the capital of Italy, is best known for what long, flat egg noodle that is mixed with butter
and grated cheese? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fettuccine alfredo
Crunchy twice-baked cookie slices served on special occasions in Italy are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Biscotti