Colonial Louisiana

Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Territory from Spain in 1539 and was looking for gold and natural resources?

• Robert LaSalle

• King Louis XIV

• Hernando de Soto

• Bienville

Who claimed Louisiana for France after traveling down the Mississippi River.

• Robert LaSalle

• King Louis XIV

• Hernando de Soto

• Bienville

Who founded the city of New Orleans?

• Robert LaSalle

• King Louis XIV

• Hernando de Soto

• Sieur de Bienville

Louisiana was named after _____________.

• The Spanish Emperor

• Robert de LaSalle

• King Louis XIV

• Hernando de Soto

Which group of people were exiled from Canada by the British and found homes in Louisiana?

• Acadians

• Spanish

• Creoles

A person who was born in the colonies and is a mix of different cultures is referred to as a ___________?

• Colonist

• Acadian

• Creole

The Acadians originally lived in __________ before settling in Acadie in Canada.

• Spain

• France

• Germany

What are some examples of French culture that can be found in Louisiana today? Select 3.

• French language

• Architecture (buildings)

• Fleur de lis symbol

• Roman Catholic Religion

• Food (Beignets, etc.)

What are some examples of Spanish culture that can be found in Louisiana today? Select 3.

• Paella (Jambalaya)

• Architecture (buildings)

• Fleur de lis symbol

• Roman Catholic Religion

• Food (Beignets, etc.)

The __________ are a large cultural group in Louisiana and are the descendants of the Acadians who moved to Louisiana from Canada.

• Creole

• Acadians

• Cajuns