Colonial Louisiana

Who is sometimes called the Father of New Orleans? 

• Colombus
• de Soto
• Beinville
• LaSalle

What were one of the advantages of New Orleans' location? 

• Easy to trade
• hard to trade
• Straight waterways
• Friendly neighbors

Which items did Native Americans acquire a taste for from Europeans?

• tepees and weapons
• cloth, tools, and medicine
• pottery, jewelry and maps
• newer weapons, cloth, and glass beads 

What kind of things did Europeans want from Native Americans?

• weapons
• food, medicine, and goods
• hairstyles
• homes

Many Africans were brought to Louisiana as_____.

• Native Americans
• Slaves
• sailors
• merchants

Which choice best describes why does Louisiana have such a wide variety to cultures? 

• People came to Louisiana from Asia and shared their way of life. 
• People came to Louisiana from Eurpoe and shared their way of life. 
• People came from Europe to Louisiana  and taught Native Americans how to cook.
• People came to Louisiana from all over the world and shared their ways of life. 

People came to Louisiana for the_______________.

• Native Americans
• unique and rich resources
• Mardi Gras celebrations
• gumbo

A ________ person has a mixed heritage, which may include African, French, Spanish, and American Indian Influences. 

• Louisiana
• Cajun
• Creole
• European 

Africans in Louisiana came mostly from one region in East Africa. 

• true
• false

Bienville started the city of New Orleans on a section of the river 100 miles from the mouth. 

• true
• false