001. The autonomous Turkish sector established in the northern portion of Cyprus declares independence in:A. 1983 B. 1973 C. 1963 D. 1953
002. In 709 BCE, Cyprus submits to Sargon II, the king of:A. England B. Assyria C. Turkey D. France
003. In the 4th century BCE, Alexander the Great conquers Cyprus and unites it with:A. Turkey B. Egypt C. Greece D. Libya
004. Cyprus is annexed by the Roman Empire in: A. 458 BCE B. 158 BCE C. 58 BCE D. 58 CE
005. Richard I of England assumes control of Cyprus during the: A. 1st Crusade B. 2nd Crusade C. 3rd Crusade D. 4th Crusade
006. In 1192, Cyprus was given to Guy de Lusignan and a _____-speaking monarchy was established: A. Greek B. Italian C. English D. French
007. Cyprus falls under Venetian control in: A. 144 B. 367 C. 1017 D. 1489
008. During 1570-71, control of Cyprus was seized by the: A. Turks B. Greeks C. British D. Italians
009. From 1571-1878 Cyprus was controlled by the: A. Turks B. Greeks C. British D. Italians
010. In 1878, the British occupy Cyprus in an agreement with: A. Greece B. England C. France D. Turkey
011. The first leader of the movement for an independent Cyprus was: A. Archbishop Makarios III B. Georgios Papandreou C. Spiridon
012. Cyprus gains independence in: A. 1983 B. 1959 C. 1871 D. 1789
013. In 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus to prevent the annexation of the island to: A. Great Britian B. Italy C. Greece D. France
014. The Greek sector of Cyprus is known as: A. The Greek Republic of Cyprus B. The Republic of Cyprus
015. The Turkish sector of Cyprus is known as: A. The Cypriot Republic of Southern Turkey B. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
016. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is born: A. 1983 B. 1959 C. 1871 D. 1789
017. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is recognized by: A. the European Union B. only Greece and Turkey C. only Turkey
018. The only original contribution of the Cypriots to the regional cuisine is: A. Ouzo B. Stuffed calamari C. Haloumi cheese D. Semolina cookies
019. The first people to bake bread were the: A. Egyptians B. Romans C. Greeks D. Italians
020. In Cyprus, nearly every stew will be complemented by whole or crushed: A. Hazelnuts B. Almonds C. Dates D. Lentils
021. Italians learned to make pasta from the: A. Greeks B. Turks C. Egyptians D. Chinese
022. Lakerda is a large, oily fish found in the Mediterranean sea, mostly around the coast of: A. Turkey B. Greece C. Israel D. Egypt
023. This olive oil is made from the first pressing of specially selected olives: A. Pure B. Virgin C. Extra virgin D. Oleic
024. A term used to describe the presence or lack of an initial flavor impact in olive oil is: A. Green B. Mild C. Bite D. Aggressive
025. A negative term used to describe olive oils that leave a greasy feeling in the mouth: A. Astringent B. Harsh C. Greasy D. Fatty
026. A dry wine drunk with sweet foods will taste: A. Sour B. Sweet C. Bitter D. Bland
027. The ideal wine with oysters, clams, lobsters and other shellfish is: A. Full-bodied white B. Light dry white C. Full-bodied red
028. When serving two or more wines at a meal, serve young before old: A. True B. False
029. When serving two or more wines at a meal, serve full before light: A. True B. False
030. Red wines should be served: A. Cold B. At room temperature C. Warm
031. The three most popular cheeses in the region are the Greek Feta, the Cypriot Haloumi and: A. The Turkish Kefalotyri B. The Israeli Gavina C. The Syrian Brie
032. The fat content of cheeses made from goat's milk can be up to: A. 15% B. 30% C. 45% D. 60%
033. The most popular dairy product of the entire Eastern Mediterranean is: A. Ice cream B. Cheese C. Yogurt D. Cheese blintzes
034. Catholics associate the apple with: A. Delight B. Power C. Discipline D. Original sin
035. Men in Greece and Turkey consider apricot juice good for: A. Strength B. Longevity C. Knowledge D. Wisdom
306. Cauliflower was first cultivated in the region: A. True B. False
037. Cucumbers are vegetables: A. True B. False
038. Until recently, cucumbers were only served: A. Pickled B. Salted C. Cooked D. Dried
039. There are over ___ varieties of dates: A. 60 B. 110 C. 180 D. 360
040. The white eggplant is also known as: A. Greek B. Lightening C. Casper D. Ghost
041. The sweetest of all Mediterranean fruits are: A. Figs B. Dates C. Strawberries D. Bananas
042. In early Christian art, the appearance of the pomegranate symbolized: A. Power B. Eternal life C. Original sin D. Devotion
043. This vegetable is also known as "poor man's asparagus": A. Carrot B. Green onion C. Broccoli D. Leek
044. Lettuce was first cultivated by: A. ancient Egyptians B. Romans C. ancient Greeks D. Italians
045. Onions were cultivated as far back as 3200 BCE by: A. Egyptians B. Romans C. Greeks D. Spaniards
046. Quince is a close relative of the: A. Apple B. Pear C. Grapefruit D. Garlic
047. Vine leaves come from the leaves of this vine: A. Cucumber B. Grape C. Strawberry D. Date
048. Lentils were one of the first seeds used as food: A. True B. False
049. The pastry chefs of Vienna would not be able to make apple strudel if they had not learned the art of making phyllo dough from the: A. Turks B. Arabs C. Egyptians D. Greeks
050. In many Mediterranean countries, basil leaves worn around the neck are thought to protect one from: A. Magical spells B. The evil eye C. Enemies D. Death
051. Dill is an annual herb that originated in the Mediterranean: A. True B. False
052. It is impossible to grown ginger in the Mediterranean Basin: A. True B. False
053. Mead is literally: A. Barley beer B. Thick wine C. Brandy D. Honey ale
054. This Mediterranean herb is also known as "wild marjoram": A. Basil B. Oregano C. Bay D. Fennel
055. There are more than 50 varieties of thyme, all native to the region: A. True B. False
056. Fossil records have recorded their presence from as long as 500 million years ago: A. Cod B. Quail C. Calamari D. Lentils
057. A flavor that comes from pressing olives that were overheated before being pressed: A. Burned B. Metallic C. Vinegary D. Pungent
058. Eggplant is a vegetable: A. True B. False
059. There is no fruit more important to the diet of the entire region than the: A. Fig B. Date C. Apricot D. Olive
060. Grenadine, a non-alcoholic syrup used in various cocktails is made from: A. Currants B. Pomegranates C. Raspberries D. Strawberries
061. In many Mediterranean countries, young men still wear a sprig of this herb when they go courting: A. Rosemary B. Garlic C. Basil D. Chervil
062. Most archaeologists now agree that the first city, built nearly 9,000 years ago, was near: A. Amman B. Damascus C. Cairo D. Jericho
063. The first wines of the region were not made from grapes but from: A. Watermelons B. Strawberries C. Figs D. Dates
