Early Exploration in Louisiana

Who were the first Europeans to come to Louisiana?

• The Spanish

• The French

• The British

• The Australian

Where was Hernando De Soto from?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Louisiana

Why did Louisiana have so many flags?

• Because they were all artists

• The different flags represent the different countries that said they owned the land or claimed Louisiana

• They felt that it was best to all have the same exact flag because they all owned Louisiana

Who was Robert de Lasalle?

• A Spanish Explorer

• A French Explorer

• A British Explorer

What was the United States known as when the early explorers found it?

• The Old World

• America

• The New World

The New World included

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

• South America

The Old World included

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

• South America

What were Spain and France looking for in the new world?

• Thick forest, swamps and the climate

• Gold and new trade routes

• Language, names and the different styles of buildings

• Cloth, cooking pots and metals for animal furs.

How did early explorers change the Native Americans way of life? (select all that apply)

• They brought over diseases

• They were friendly and helped the Native Americans

• They now had trade with Europeans

What are some of the Spanish and French culture that is still present in Louisiana today? (select all that apply)

• Language

• Names

• Government

• Food