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