History & Geography
Which city is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations?
New Orleans, Louisiana
NOLA stands for this.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This Cajun dish is prepared by putting lots of things in a big pot of water on the stove.
A seafood boil.
Name the 3 Mardi Gras colors
Purple, green, and gold
What goes up and down but doesn’t move?
Stairs
The important river that flows through New Orleans is ___.
The Mississippi River
Every state has a 2 letter code. California’s code is CA. New York's is NY. What is Louisiana’s?
LA
What is the signature Mardi Gras dessert?
King cake
What is the day after Mardi Gras called?
Ash Wednesday
What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?
A piano
When was the first known New Orleans Mardi Gras parade?
1837
What is the term for the decorated platforms where Mardi Gras participants ride during parades?
Floats
This is the state dish of Louisiana.
Gumbo
What does Mardi Gras mean in French?
Fat Tuesday
What runs all around a backyard, yet never moves?
A fence
Where was the first Mardi Gras parade in the United States? (Hint: it's not NOLA)
Mobile, Alabama
New Orleans has many nicknames. Win 100 points for every one you can name (4 total).
1. NOLA
2. The Crescent City
3. The Big Easy
4. The City that Care Forgot
This Cajun rice dish might look a little like paella.
Jambalaya
What type of music is commonly heard during Mardi Gras celebrations?
Jazz, Zydeco, or Brass Band music
What building has the most stories?
A library
Which Disney movie takes place in New Orleans?
The Princess and The Frog
This is a common greeting in New Orleans.
Where ya at?
Name 4 things you might find in a cajun seafood boil.
Shrimp, potatoes, sausage, corn, mussels, lemon, etc.
In New Orleans, what term is used to refer to the decorated masks worn during Mardi Gras festivities?
Masquerade masks
I have lakes with no water, mountains with no stone and cities with no buildings. What am I?
A map