Spanish
The Spanish got Louisiana from this previous owner?
France
The French learned about Louisiana by exploring what river?
Mississippi River
a person of French or Spanish descent who was born in Colonial Louisiana
creole
This is the main throw at Mardi Gras parades?
Beads
What expanded under Spanish control in their time in Louisiana?
Slavery
These two French explorers were responsible for exploring the Mississippi River?
Marquette and Joliet
The name of the building where the Spanish government met
The Cabildo
Spanish speaking people who migrated from the Canary Islands and settled in St. Bernard Parish.
Islenos
Who was the Spanish explorer that found the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto
This was the French holiday that was adopted and became a part of Louisiana's culture identity?
Mardi Gras
free persons of color
gens de couler libre
This is the modern day name for descendants of the Acadian culture?
Cajuns
What was the name of the new code of laws for the Spanish colony of Louisiana?
Code O'Reilly
This was the name of the French government that oversaw most of the laws of the colony?
The Superior Council
a cajun dish with rice, shrimp, chicken, or vegetables
jambalaya
This is the name of the church building in the center of New Orleans?
St. Louis Cathedral
How long did the Spanish own Louisiana?
37 years
This was the name of the man that was responsible for the creation of New Orleans?
Bienville
French Colonists who were banished from Canada and settled in Louisiana
Acadians
New Orleans was created during this year...
1718