Palestinian cuisine - Quiz
Palestinian cuisine
  • 1. Which country's cuisine influences the Gaza Strip along with its Mediterranean location?
A) Egypt
B) Jordan
C) Lebanon
D) Syria
  • 2. What is the staple food for the majority of inhabitants in the Gaza Strip?
A) Beef
B) Lamb
C) Fish
D) Chicken
  • 3. How is fish often served in the Gaza Strip after being stuffed?
A) Baked or boiled
B) Poached or smoked
C) Raw or cured
D) Grilled or fried
  • 4. Which ingredients are used to stuff fish in Gaza?
A) Dill, lemon zest, oregano, and paprika
B) Parsley, ginger, green peppers, and turmeric
C) Cilantro, garlic, red peppers, and cumin
D) Mint, onion, black pepper, and thyme
  • 5. What mix is used to marinate fish in Gaza?
A) Coriander, red peppers, cumin, and chopped lemons
B) Thyme, turmeric, onion, and broth
C) Garlic, olive oil, salt, and vinegar
D) Parsley, black pepper, lime, and olive oil
  • 6. Which vegetables are generally used to flavor many meals due to Egyptian influences in Gaza?
A) Cabbage, celery, and spinach
B) Hot peppers, garlic, and chard
C) Potatoes, carrots, and peas
D) Zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes
  • 7. What is zibdieh?
A) A sumac and tahina meat dish
B) A rice dish baked in a large clay vessel
C) A clay pot dish consisting of shrimp baked in a stew
D) A lentil stew flavored with red pepper flakes
  • 8. Which ingredients make up the stew in a zibdieh?
A) Ghee, cilantro, chickpeas, and lemon
B) Butter, onions, bell peppers, and potatoes
C) Olive oil, garlic, hot peppers, and peeled tomatoes
D) Sesame oil, ginger, green chilies, and squash
  • 9. What paste are crabs stuffed with after being cooked in Gaza?
A) Tahina
B) Sumac
C) Shatta
D) Hummus
  • 10. What type of paste is shatta?
A) A red hot pepper paste
B) A green herb paste
C) A garlic and yogurt paste
D) A sweet pomegranate paste
  • 11. What historic trade route was Gaza a part of that transported spices and incense?
A) Incense Route
B) Royal Road
C) Via Maris
D) Silk Road
  • 12. What contributed to the presence of spices in Gazan cuisine?
A) Colonial rule from the British
B) Migration from Asian countries
C) The city's role in the spice trade
D) Trade with European merchants
  • 13. What are the main base ingredients of sumaghiyyeh?
A) Lentils, red pepper flakes, and cumin
B) Water-soaked ground sumac mixed with tahina
C) Pomegranate seeds, eggplant, and lentils
D) Rice, lamb, and turmeric
  • 14. Besides sumac and tahina, what else is added to sumaghiyyeh?
A) Shrimp, peeled tomatoes, and olive oil
B) Sliced chard, stewed beef, and garbanzo beans
C) Chicken, cinnamon, and allspice
D) Eggplant, lentils, and garlic
  • 15. What flavors sumaghiyyeh additionally?
A) Coriander, lemon, and mint
B) Parsley, ginger, and cardamom
C) Cumin, turmeric, and nutmeg
D) Dill seeds, garlic, and hot peppers
  • 16. How is sumaghiyyeh often eaten?
A) Hot with rice
B) Chilled with yogurt
C) Cool with khubz
D) Warm with markook bread
  • 17. Rummaniyya depends on what factor?
A) The daily catch of fish
B) The particular time of the year
C) The weekly market prices
D) The availability of beef
  • 18. What are the key ingredients of rummaniyya?
A) Unripened pomegranate seeds, eggplant, tahina, garlic, hot peppers, and lentils
B) Shrimp, olive oil, tomatoes, and shatta
C) Rice, lamb, whole garlic cloves, cardamom, and turmeric
D) Sumac, beef, garbanzo beans, chard, and dill seeds
  • 19. What is fukharit adas?
A) A stuffed crab specialty
B) A baked shrimp and tomato dish
C) A rice and chicken layered meal
D) A slow-cooked lentil stew
  • 20. How is fukharit adas flavored?
A) Turmeric, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg
B) Coriander, lemon, red peppers, and cilantro
C) Sumac, tahina, chard, and beef
D) Red pepper flakes, crushed dill seeds, garlic, and cumin
  • 21. During which seasons is fukharit adas traditionally made?
A) Autumn and late winter
B) Winter and early spring
C) Spring and mid-summer
D) Summer and early autumn
  • 22. What is the Arabic name for the clay vessel used as a serving bowl, mortar and pestle, and cooking vessel?
A) Farasheeh
B) Qidra
C) Zibdiyyeh
D) Ibriq
  • 23. What are clay water pitchers called in Gaza?
A) Zibdiyyeh
B) Ibriq
C) Qidra
D) Khubz
  • 24. What are clay cooking jars known as in Gaza?
A) Qidra
B) Shatta
C) Ibriq
D) Markook
  • 25. What is qidra?
A) A rice dish named after the large clay vessel and clay oven used to bake it
B) A sumac and tahina cold spread
C) A pomegranate and eggplant seasonal dish
D) A lentil stew made during winter and early spring
  • 26. What kind of meat is frequently cooked with rice in qidra?
A) Fish
B) Lamb
C) Chicken
D) Beef
  • 27. Which whole ingredient is added to the rice in qidra?
A) Whole unripened pomegranate seeds
B) Whole peeled tomatoes
C) Whole hot peppers
D) Whole garlic cloves
  • 28. Which legumes are included in qidra?
A) Black-eyed peas
B) Lentils
C) Garbanzo beans
D) Fava beans
  • 29. Which spice gives qidra its yellow color?
A) Sumac
B) Cumin
C) Cinnamon
D) Turmeric
  • 30. Which spices are used in qidra alongside turmeric?
A) Cardamom pods, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cumin
B) Cilantro, coriander, red peppers, and chopped lemons
C) Red pepper flakes, crushed dill seeds, and garlic
D) Mint, black pepper, thyme, and oregano
  • 31. What is plain rice cooked in meat or chicken broth and flavored with mild spices known as?
A) Rummaniyya
B) Fukharit adas
C) Sumaghiyyeh
D) Fatteh ghazzawiyyeh
  • 32. Which mild spice flavors the broth in fatteh ghazzawiyyeh?
A) Cumin
B) Turmeric
C) Cinnamon
D) Nutmeg
  • 33. Over what type of thin bread is the rice layered in fatteh ghazzawiyyeh?
A) Pita bread
B) Markook bread known as farasheeh
C) Sourdough bread
D) Khubz flatbread
  • 34. What is farasheeh?
A) A clay water pitcher
B) A red hot pepper paste
C) A clay cooking jar
D) A thin markook bread
  • 35. What substance smothers the bread and rice in fatteh ghazzawiyyeh?
A) Ghee
B) Sumac sauce
C) Tahina
D) Olive oil
  • 36. What is ghee described as in the text?
A) A spiced animal fat
B) An Egyptian variation of butter
C) A clarified sheep milk product
D) A Mediterranean type of oil
  • 37. What is placed on top of the fatteh ghazzawiyyeh dish?
A) Stuffed chicken or lamb
B) Stewed beef and garbanzo beans
C) Fried shrimp and crabs
D) Eggplant and lentils
  • 38. What accompanies fatteh ghazzawiyyeh when eaten?
A) Pomegranate seeds and tahina
B) Garlic paste and olive oil
C) Green peppers and lemon sauce
D) Khubz and sumac
  • 39. Which Palestinian author writes about the mystery of the history of chilis in Gaza?
A) Suad Amiry
B) Naomi Shihab Nye
C) Edward Said
D) Laila el-Haddad
  • 40. According to Laila el-Haddad, why are chilis modernly important in Gazan cuisine?
A) Their ancient roots in the Via Maris trade route
B) Their nutritional value, affordability, and ease of cultivation
C) Their high demand by Egyptian merchants
D) Their exclusive growth in clay ovens
  • 41. How many primary culinary regions are there in historical Palestine?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Three
D) Two
  • 42. Which of the following is one of the primary culinary regions mentioned in historical Palestine?
A) Amman
B) Jerusalem
C) The Galilee
D) Beirut
  • 43. Besides the Galilee and Gaza, what is the third primary culinary region in historical Palestine?
A) The Golan Heights
B) The West Bank
C) The Negev
D) The Sinai Peninsula
  • 44. How are the meals in the West Bank described in terms of weight?
A) Particularly heavy
B) Dry and bland
C) Sweet and sour
D) Light and refreshing
  • 45. The West Bank's foods contrast with the foods of which region?
A) The northern Levant
B) Southern Europe
C) Northern Africa
D) The Arabian Peninsula
  • 46. Are Palestinians restricted to the foods of their specific region?
A) Generally no, there is constant culinary diffusion amongst them
B) Only during religious holidays
C) Yes, strict laws prevent sharing recipes
D) Yes, traveling between regions is forbidden
  • 47. The Galilee is highly influenced by the cuisine of which country/region?
A) Lebanese cuisine
B) Jordanian cuisine
C) Syrian cuisine
D) Egyptian cuisine
  • 48. What is the term used by Arabs for meals based on a combination of bulgur, spices, and meat in the Galilee?
A) Pilaf
B) Kibbee
C) Mezze
D) Shish taouk
  • 49. What is the name for the array of appetizers eaten before grilled meats in the Galilee?
A) Mezze
B) Kibbee
C) Markook
D) Pilaf
  • 50. Which region's cuisine is known for the widespread use of chili peppers and seafood?
A) Gaza
B) Galilee
C) West Bank
D) Jerusalem
  • 51. Which Islamic group introduced strong culinary influences from Turkish cuisine?
A) Ottoman Turks
B) Abbasids
C) Umayyads
D) Edomites
  • 52. In what year was Palestine incorporated into the Ottoman Empire?
A) 1948
B) 1855
C) 1516
D) 7th century
  • 53. Which geographer described the foods of Palestine including olives, dried figs, and raisins?
A) Al-Idrisi
B) Ibn Khaldun
C) Al-Muqaddasi
D) Ibn Battuta
  • 54. Which empire established Baghdad as its capital and integrated Persian cuisine elements?
A) Umayyad Caliphate
B) Ottoman Empire
C) Roman Empire
D) Abbasid Caliphate
  • 55. What is the name of the pine nuts celebrated from Jerusalem?
A) Duri-bite
B) Ainuni-bite
C) Sham-bite
D) Kuraish-bite
  • 56. What treacle comes from Sughar and Baysan?
A) Arak
B) Tamarind
C) Khib
D) Dibs
  • 57. When is coffee typically consumed by the population?
A) Only in the morning
B) Only at sunset
C) Throughout the day
D) Only during holidays
  • 58. What name was given to Bilad al-Sham after the region was conquered by Muslims in the 7th century?
A) Jund Filastin
B) Jund Dimashq
C) Jund Hims
D) Jund Urdun
  • 59. What did townspeople in Palestine use for baking dough in exchange for payment according to the 1903 report?
A) A tannur
B) A furn
C) A taboon
D) An open pit
  • 60. Where did country people in Palestine tend to bake their dough instead of using a furn?
A) Tannurs
B) At home
C) In brick ovens
D) In community kitchens
  • 61. What were Palestinian confectioners called?
A) Fallahin
B) Taboon
C) Halawany
D) Samneh
  • 62. Which sweet was sold by confectioners and also made at home specifically for Easter?
A) Raha
B) Knafeh
C) Ma'amoul
D) Mutabaq
  • 63. How did butchers chop meat for mahashi, as noted in the 1903 report?
A) Into strips
B) Coarsely
C) Into large chunks
D) Finely
  • 64. What was described as 'the favorite dish of all townspeople' in the 1903 report?
A) Maklouba
B) Mahashi
C) Hummus
D) Knafeh
  • 65. Who wrote about the oven being a joint property of several families in 1905?
A) The Survey of Palestine authors
B) G. Robinson Lees
C) Elihu Grant
D) The Palestine Exploration Fund
  • 66. Who authored the 1921 book 'People of Palestine'?
A) G. Robinson Lees
B) Elihu Grant
C) A British surveyor
D) A local confectioner
  • 67. What does the term 'fallahin' refer to in the text?
A) Peasants
B) Townspeople
C) Butchers
D) Confectioners
  • 68. Which of the following was a common dish among the Palestinian fallahin in 1921?
A) Hummus bi-tahineh
B) Pork sausages
C) Rice pudding
D) Roasted beef steak
  • 69. What was fried onions commonly served with in the 1921 description?
A) Hummus
B) Kibbeh
C) Mujaddara
D) Mahshy
  • 70. What cooking fat was kibbeh cooked in according to the 1921 description?
A) Olive oil
B) Sesame oil
C) Butter
D) Samneh
  • 71. What are guests customarily served last according to the 1921 description?
A) Bread
B) Preserves
C) Fresh fruits
D) Coffee
  • 72. What type of meat did Palestinian Arabs primarily consume, according to the 1946 Survey of Palestine?
A) Pork
B) Beef
C) Chicken
D) Mutton
  • 73. Until around which decades were the main ingredients for rural Palestinian cuisine olive oil, oregano, and bread?
A) 1950s–1960s
B) 1980s–1990s
C) 1920s–1930s
D) 1970s–1980s
  • 74. To which century does Maqluba date back?
A) 10th century
B) 16th century
C) 19th century
D) 13th century
  • 75. What is poured on top of the lamb and rice in Mansaf to give it flavor?
A) Olive oil
B) Tomato sauce
C) Jameed
D) Tahini
  • 76. What are the primary crops in the Hebron area?
A) Oranges
B) Olives
C) Grapes
D) Apricots
  • 77. What is dibs?
A) A grape molasses
B) A fruit leather
C) A spiced jam
D) A dried yogurt
  • 78. What is malban?
A) A grape molasses
B) A fruit leather
C) A type of jam
D) A dried cheese
  • 79. What is the Arabic term 'Mooneh' literally translated as?
A) Kitchen
B) Storage
C) Pantry
D) Harvest
  • 80. Into what are fruits typically turned during the Mooneh process?
A) Pickles
B) Candies
C) Juices
D) Jams
  • 81. Traditionally, who participated in large gatherings to practice Mooneh?
A) Women from the same community
B) Men from the same family
C) Jewish and Arab farmers
D) Nomadic Bedouin elders
  • 82. Which gender traditionally handled tasks like animal slaughter?
A) Children
B) Elders
C) Women
D) Men
  • 83. Whose traditions introduced Jameed's method of preservation to the region?
A) European settlers
B) Urban merchants
C) Coastal fishermen
D) Nomadic Bedouins
  • 84. What environmental factor in Palestine makes food preservation economically important?
A) High humidity
B) Heavy rainfall
C) Frequent droughts
D) Warm climate
  • 85. According to the 1946 survey, what did Jewish communities mainly consume regarding milk?
A) Fresh milk
B) Dried yogurt
C) Hard white cheese
D) Clotted cream
  • 86. What is the Arabic name for malva among foraged plants?
A) Baqleh
B) Mariamieh
C) Akkoub
D) Khubbaizeh
  • 87. Which foraged plant is scientifically known as Gundelia?
A) Khubbaizeh
B) Akkoub
C) Baqleh
D) Mariamieh
  • 88. Salvia fruticosa is commonly known by what local name?
A) Mariamieh
B) Baqleh
C) Khubbaizeh
D) Akkoub
  • 89. Portulaca oleracea is the scientific name for which foraged plant?
A) baqleh
B) Mariamieh
C) Akkoub
D) Khubbaizeh
  • 90. Which foraged plant re-emerged as a staple survival food during periods of siege and food scarcity in Gaza?
A) Mariamieh
B) Malva
C) Akkoub
D) Baqleh
  • 91. Which religious group in Aboud forages for edible wild landsnails during winter?
A) Palestinian Muslims
B) Palestinian Christians
C) Palestinian Samaritans
D) Palestinian Druze
  • 92. Why do Palestinian Muslims not eat edible wild landsnails?
A) They taste bitter
B) They are poisonous
C) They are too difficult to find
D) Forbidden by Islamic dietary law
  • 93. What is snobar?
A) Pistachios
B) Pine nuts
C) Walnuts
D) Almonds
  • 94. How is fatayer usually folded?
A) Into half-moons
B) Into cylinders
C) Into squares
D) Into triangles
  • 95. What shape are falafel?
A) Miniature flatbreads
B) Triangles
C) Small patties
D) Long rolls
  • 96. Which of the following is NOT typically used in mahashi?
A) Cabbage leaves
B) Carrots
C) Apples
D) Baby pumpkins
  • 97. What is waraq al-'ainib known as in Western and Balkan countries?
A) Shawarma
B) Falafel
C) Tabbouleh
D) Dolma
  • 98. What is the dish called if it is made with a large number of zucchinis alongside grape leaves?
A) Kousa bi laban
B) Dolma bi tahini
C) Waraq al-'ainib wa kousa
D) Mahashi mukhluta
  • 99. How long are garbanzo beans typically soaked in water for hummus?
A) For three full days
B) Overnight
C) Until they sprout
D) For exactly ten minutes
  • 100. Which town is a popular hummus destination for Israelis and tourists?
A) Bethlehem
B) Jericho
C) Hebron
D) Abu Ghosh
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