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All of the following influenced New Orleans's EXCEPT?

• The Africans

• The Spanish

• The Americans

• The French

Which culture mainly influenced zydeco music?

• African

• Carribbean

• Spanish

• French

Which correctly lists the foods of New Orleans?

• Crawfish, poboys, hamburgers

• Grains, dairy, meat

• Beignets, gumbo, po-boys

• Beignets, gumbo, po-boys, pizza

Zydeco sounds like a "fast train coming down the tracks."

• True

• False

Baton Rouge is the birthplace of Jazz.

• True

• False

Jazz has many famous artists such as Jelly Roll Morton, Wynton Marsalis, and Louis Armstrong.

• True

• False

Mardi Gras in French means

• Neighborly Celebration

• Let the Good Times Roll

• Fat Tuesday

• Family Fun

New Orleans has has been shaped by the blending of vibrant cultures mean...

• New Orleans is influenced by one group of people and their way of life.

• New Orleans is an historical city.

• New Orleans is influenced by many different groups of people and their way of life.

• New Orleans is influenced by only two groups of people and their way of life.

Which TWO words describe the architecture in New Orleans?

• boring detailed

• dull, colorful

• amusing, dull

• historic, detailed

Which is a reason why the United States Purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

• The Louisiana Territory included the city of New Orleans.

• New Orleans was rich in history and culture.

• The United States felt they should own the territory, not France.

• The United States wanted "Lenten Season"