Cajuns or Creoles
What cultural groups make up the Creole people?
European and African or American Indian descent.
This cultural group introduced okra.
Africans
This is the nation's largest river swamp.
The Atchafalaya Basin
Who is Hyman Salz?
Salz was a fifth-generation German Jew from Morgan city. His family owned a dry goods store.
Their own version of French.
This cultural group brought garlic and tomatoes.
Italians
How large is the Atchafalaya Basin? (2 answers)
Approximately 2800 square miles and larger than the Florida Everglades.
What law did Hyman Salz break by catching and selling alligator meat.
Jewish dietary law
How could a dinner party highlight different cultural groups?
You could serve famous dishes that represent different cultures.
This cultural group introduced red peppers and other spices.
The Spanish.
What is a river swamp?
low-lying ground where water collects
Why is alligator sometimes a popular food item in Louisiana? (3 answers)
Some people think it is delicious.
There was an abundant supply for demand.
People were hungry and could afford it.
Cajun music often includes ____________ and a ________ beat.
Is jambalaya and gumbo cajun or creole?
Both cajuns and creoles make their own versions of jambalaya and gumbo.
Where does the Atchafalaya Basin begin and end?
The Atchafalaya Basin begins near Simmesport, Louisiana and ends 140 miles south of the Gulf of Mexico.
Where did Hyman Salz fish in order to sell food and add to his income?
The Atchfalaya Basin.
________________ were the first _____________.
Acadians; Cajuns
This group didn't have access to all of the supplies that Creole families did. They lived in isolated areas, so they had to catch and eat wild animals and seafood.
Cajuns
Name the various animals that live at the Atchafalaya Basin.
Reptiles, amphibians, birds and fish.
Back in the day, wild ____ meant ____ _____.