Social Studies Quiz

These were the first to explore the Mississippi River region. (Hint: Hernando DeSoto)

• The Spanish

• The Acadians

• The Germans

• The British

What brought people into the Louisiana Territory?

• Mardi Gras

• The food

• The harsh climate and geography

• New opportunities and natural resources

Which ethnic group did NOT bring their culture to Louisiana?

• The Chinese

• The French

• The Spanish

• The Acadians

This was the Spanish explorer who first discovered the Mississippi River in 1542.

• LaSalle

• Iberville

• Bienville

• DeSoto

Louisiana was named by LaSalle for who?

• a Native American Tribe

• Louis Armstrong

• King Louis XIV of France

• his dog

Why did the Spanish choose NOT to settle in the Louisiana area in 1542

• the harsh climate

• the wildlife

• the geography was bad

• All of the above

This was one of the main reasons for the French wanting to explore the Mississippi River region.

• The King of France wanted more power and control in the New World.

• The French wanted to go to Mardi Gras parades.

• Africans told the King of France that he should explore the area.

• The Spanish explorers wanted to be friends with the French explorers.

The fleur -de-lis (our Saints symbol) is a symbol of _____________.

• Mexico

• Native American tribes

• gumbo

• French royalty

DeSoto saw it first. LaSalle followed it and explored on it. Bienville built a city on it. What is it?

• The Acadians

• Canada

• The Mississippi River

• the Louisiana Purchase

What do you call people who search for new lands?

• explorers

• slaves

• colonists

• crazy