Unit 3 Topic 3 Quiz

Many Cajuns living in Louisiana speak which language?

• French

• Spanish

• Dutch

• German

The Cajuns are a large cultural group in Louisiana.  The Cajuns are descendants of a group of people who moved to Louisiana in the 1750s.  Where did these people move from?

• France

• Italy

• Canada

• Mexico

Which of the following describes Cajun and Creole foods?

• These foods are expensive to make.

• These foods do not include meat.

• These foods are often very spicy.

• These foods are only eaten during Mardi Gras.

One example of how the French and Spanish have influenced Louisiana is the fact that it is divided into parishes.  The establishment of parishes was influenced by the religion practiced by the French and Spanish.  What religion was this?

• Lutheran

• Roman Catholic

• Quaker

• Baptist

Which of the following best describes the Creole people of Louisiana?

• They only live in New Orleans.

• They originally came from South America.

• They are a mix of different cultural groups.

• They lived in Canada before coming to Louisiana.

Why did The Great Upheaval occur?

Why did the Acadians settle in the Atchafalaya swamp?

 What are some Cajun traditions and icons of American culture?