Government
Louisiana
World Wonders
Before They Were Famous
Potpourri
100

This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press.

What is the First Amendment?

100

This music genre, closely associated with Louisiana, combines French, African, Caribbean, and American influences.

What is Zydeco?

100

This famous statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, depicts Jesus with outstretched arms.

What is Christ the Redeemer?

100

Before his blockbuster career, he worked as a limo driver and a telemarketer.

Who is Matthew McConaughey?

100

This is the largest animal ever to live.

What is a Blue Whale?

200

This foundational principle means that each branch of government can limit the powers of the others.

What are Checks and Balances?

200

Louisiana is the only state to use this in addition to Common Law

What is the Napoleonic Code?

200

This natural wonder in Australia is the world’s largest coral reef system.

What is the Great Barrier Reef?

200

Before his music career took off, this rapper worked at a McDonald’s in Compton.

Who is Dr. Dre?

200

This Greek god is the king of the gods and god of the sky.

Who is Zeus?

300

This constitutional principle gives the federal government only the powers specifically granted to it, with all others reserved to the states.

What is Federalism?

300

This famous governor served from 1928 to 1932.

Who is Huey P. Long?

300

This mountain range forms the border between China and Nepal

What are the Himalayas?

300

Before winning an Oscar, this actor was a high school janitor and also worked in retail.

Who is Chris Pratt?

300

This famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Who is Michelangelo?

400

The power of the courts to declare a law unconstitutional is known by this term.

What is Judicial Review?

400

This city is the Crawfish Capital of the World.

What is Breaux Bridge?

400

This island nation is the world’s largest archipelagic state by the number of islands.

What is Indonesia?

400

Before becoming a household name, this actress was a professional ballet dancer and studied at the School of American Ballet. 

Who is Natalie Portman?

400

This country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun.

What is Japan?

500

This clause in Article I, Section 8, gives Congress the authority to regulate trade between states, foreign nations, and Native American tribes.

What is the Commerce Clause?

500

The border between Louisiana and Mississippi is created by the Mississippi and this other river.

What is the Pearl River?

500

This ancient city in Jordan is famous for its rock-cut architecture and was once a major trading hub.

What is Petra?

500

Before his acting career, he was a professional breakdancer and even won competitions.

Who is Mark Wahlberg?

500

This musical term indicates a very slow tempo.

What is largo?