New Orleans History
New Orleans is nicknamed _______.
The Big Easy
which reflects its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures.
________ is an annual custom on April 1st consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes.
April Fools' Day
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
A towel
The term "soul food" originated from which Southern state?
A. Louisiana
B. Mississippi
C. Alabama
D. Texas
A. Louisiana
New Orleans is the birthplace of what genre of music?
Jazz
What is the name of the longest continuous bridge in the world? (Hint: It is located in New Orleans.)
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The causeway spans 23.86 miles over Lake Pontchartrain, and has been a notable landmark ever since it was built in 1956.
_______ is a religious holiday that holds a strong significance to Christians.
Easter
What is always coming but never arrives?
Tomorrow
Sweet potatoes are orange. Yams are_____.
Yellow or White
"Let's Stay Together", is one of this artist's notable hits.
Al Green
What is the name of the unique cultural group in New Orleans, consisting of Black residents who dress in elaborate, hand-made costumes resembling Native American Ceremonial Attire?
Mardi Gras Indians
This tradition honors the solidarity between African Americans and Native Americans.
The 1st Earth Day was held in 1970 but not become global until:
A. 1985
B. 1975
C. 2000
D. 1990
D. 1990
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
A deck of cards
This popular dish is a twist of an Asian noodle soup associated with Creole cooking and Soul Food in New Orleans.
Yakamein
True or False
The tradition of brass band dates back to the mid-19th century.
True
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation & New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was founded in...
A. 1985
B. 1990
C.1970
D. 1978
C. 1970
________ is an Islamic observance that consists of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
Ramadan
What disappears as soon as you say its name?
Silence
Which of the following is not a citrus fruit?
A. Orange
B. Pineapple
C. Lime
D. Lemon
B. Pineapple
This musician was nicknamed the "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".
Marvin Gaye
What is the name of the oldest black neighborhood in America?
Running from North Rampart Street to Saint Bernard Street. Founded in 1783, this was the only place in America where Black people and other people of color purchased land and homes with regularity.
On April 15th , we celebrate the debut of one of the biggest icons of Major League Baseball,_________.
Jackie Robinson
He was the first Black player to be selected for Major League Baseball and was also the first Black lieutenant to protest the laws of segregation on an army bus.
What flies forever, rests never?
Wind
What is the most widely eaten food in the world?
Nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops",________ was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz.
Louis Armstrong