Social Studies
What is New Orleans's nickname?
a) Star City
b) Circle City
c) Crescent City
c) Crescent City
Who are Cajun people descendants from?
a) Germans
b) Islenos
c) Acadians
c) Acadians
Which European country first claimed Louisiana for itself?
a) France
b) Great Britain
c) Spain
a) France
Which industry was brought to Louisiana from Haiti?
a) baskets
b) sugar
c) corn
b) sugar
What does the name Baton Rouge mean?
a) red stick
b) long river
c) large tree
a) red stick
What is one way Louisiana differs from other states?
a) it is divided into parishes
b) It was founded by Europeans
c) It is located along the Mississippi River
a) It is divided into parishes.
Which building honors a French king?
a) the Cabildo
b) St. Louis Cathedral
c) Gallier Hall
b) St. Louis Cathedral
Why did Germans settle along the Mississippi River?
a) They wanted to keep exploring the river.
b) The location was good for business.
c) The land was good for farming.
c) The land was good for farming.
Which country gained control of Louisiana during the war between France and Great Britain?
a) France
b) Great Britain
c) Spain
c) Spain
What did Spain choose to be Louisiana's official language?
a) French
b) English
c) Spanish
a) french