Louisiana History
Baton Rouge is the capital of which U.S. state?
What is Louisiana?
This university has a live tiger mascot
LSU (Louisiana State University)
Baton Rouge is known for this spicy seafood boil.
What is crawfish?
What animal is SU’s mascot?
Jaguar
Baton Rouge is located north or south of New Orleans?
north
What river runs along Baton Rouge?
What is the Mississippi River?
What building in Baton Rouge is the tallest state capitol in the U.S.?
the Louisiana State Capitol
This famous sandwich, popular in Baton Rouge, is filled with fried shrimp, catfish, or roast beef.
po’ boy?
Louisiana State University VS Southern University football match up was in what year
2022
Baton Rouge is known by two nicknames. Name them both! (Double Points)
Dat Raq or Red Stick
Baton Rouge means “Red Stick” in which language?
What is French?
This Baton Rouge museum has a real World War II submarine.
the USS Kidd Museum
This Mardi Gras dessert is decorated in purple, green, and gold.
King Cake
Famous rapper from Baton Rouge who started young:
Lil'Boosie
This popular fried chicken chain was founded in Baton Rouge
Raising Cane’s
Who gave Baton Rouge its name?
French explorers (Iberville & Bienville).
This place has best seafood on Plank Rd.
Tony's
What type of music is Baton Rouge known for that mixes blues with Creole culture?
What is Zydeco?
Which Baton Rouge college is famous for its Human Jukebox marching band?
Southern University
Baton Rouge is home to this type of government building, which is the center of Louisiana politics.
the State Capitol
Baton Rouge was once part of how many different nations’ territories?
What is 7 (France, Britain, Spain, Louisiana, West Florida Republic, Confederacy, USA
This downtown Baton Rouge venue hosts concerts, art, and cultural events.
the Raising Cane’s River Center
This Baton Rouge food tradition involves cooking a whole pig.
cochon de lait (pig roast)
What song is a theme for Louisiana?
Wipe Me Down
This energetic Louisiana dance—popular at parties, festivals, and even on TikTok—is known as what?
Jigging