Louisiana Symbols
What is Louisiana's state flower?
Magnolia
Which buildings in New Orleans represent the connection between Louisiana’s past and its present?
The Cabildo and St. Louis Cathedral
What style of music originated from New Orleans?
Jazz
How is the first flag different from today's Louisiana flag?
Louisiana’s first flag has a square in the upper right corner and stripes. Today’s flag does not look anything like the first flag. It has a large pelican sitting on a nest. The nest has baby pelicans in it. The second flag also has a ribbon with text on it.
What football team represents Louisiana in the NFL?
The Saints⚜
What does the brown pelican symbolize to Louisiana people?
Family and community
Where can people visit if they want to learn more about an important war in the United States’ past?
National WWII Museum
What types of images did Clementine Hunter paint?
Images of everyday life and things celebrated in African American culture.
How are both Louisiana flags alike?
Both images use the colors blue and white.
What is Louisiana's most celebrated holiday?
Mardi Gras
What is Louisiana's official state mammal?
The black bear
Where does the Saints football team play its home games?
The Superdome
What is George Rodrigue known for painting?
George Rodrigue is known for painting blue dogs and images of the Cajun culture
What is Louisiana's state motto?
Union, Justice, and Confidence
What is a common food eaten on Monday in Louisiana?
Red beans and rice
What is Louisiana's official state bird?
Brown pelican
How do you think the Superdome got its name?
The roof has an arched dome shape
Who was Mahalia Jackson? What was she known for?
Mahalia Jackson was a gospel singer. She was known for her singing voice.
What are the colors of the Louisiana flag?
Brown, White, Blue, and Black
What is a common desert eaten in Louisiana?
Bread Pudding
What is the definition of the word "Symbol"?
Something that represents something else.
Who was the Cabildo built by?
The French
How did Mahalia Jackson spread Louisiana culture?
Mahalia Jackson was from Louisiana. When she traveled to other places to sing, she brought her customs and traditions with her. Other people learned about Louisiana through listening to her music.
Which flag tells you more about the state of Louisiana? Why?
Today’s flag tells us more about the state of Louisiana because it shows the state bird, the pelican, and shows that family is important because the adult bird is helping its babies. It also tells the three things that are very important to Louisianans: union, justice, and confidence.
Where is the capital of Louisiana located?
Baton Rouge