Louisiana Culture

Mardi Gras, gumbo, jambalaya are _______.

• Customs

• Values

• religion

• language

What language do most Louisianans speak?

• Spanish

• English

• French

• Native American

What is a main ingredient in gumbo that originated from German culture?

• seafood

• rice

• Andouille sausage

• oysters

Many cultures have contributed to a traditional mean we still eat today in Louisiana. What is the dish called?

• gumbo

• tacos

• fish

• sausage

Mardi Gras began as part of the Roman Catholic religion.

• True

• False

Where did Mardi Gras originate?

• Rome

• Texas

• Louisiana

• Bossier

What did the Krewe of Zulu throw in Mardi Gras parades?

• masks

• almonds

• beads

• coconuts

How did the English contribute to the celebration of Mardi Gras in Louisiana?

• They introduced throws, such as almonds.

• They introduced Mardi Gras masks.

• They threw coconuts.

• The French introduced king cakes.

How did the Italians contribute to the celebration of Mardi Gras in Louisiana?

• The Italians introduced king cake.

• The Italians threw coconuts.

• The Italians introduced masks.

• The Italians threw almonds.

What type of music was created when many cultures blended their music styles together?

• drumming

• jazz

• blues

• church music