Louisiana Culture and Maps

What 3 languages are frequently used in names of parishes and cities in Louisiana?

• French

• Spanish

• German

• Native American

• Italian

Which of the following celebrations are unique to the state of Louisiana? Choose Three.

• Easter

• Christmas

• Mardi Gras

• Festival of Lights

• Red River Revel

______________ refers to a group’s way of life, or how they do

things.

• Custom

• Culture

• Tradition

A ________________________________ is a behavior or action that has been handed

down from a previous generation.

• Tradition

• Custom

• Culture

Which of the following are human characteristics on Louisiana maps? Choose 2. (Remember, human characteristics are man-made).

• Interstate 20

• Cross lake

• Highway 171

• Gulf of Mexico

Which of the following are physical characteristics of Louisiana? Choose 2.

• Atchafalaya Basin

• Cross Lake

• Interstate 49

• HWY 171

Which of the following describes Louisiana's location? Choose 3

• Northern and Western Hemisphere

• South America

• North America

• Southern and Eastern Hemisphere

• United States of America

What grid location is Shreveport?

• B3

• A1

• C1

• A2

What physical features form a border around Louisiana?

• Arkansas

• Sabine River

• Red River

• Mississippi River

• Texas

What is the capital of Louisiana? (Hint: Look at the map key.)

• Lafayette

• New Orleans

• Baton Rouge

• Shreveport