French and Spanish Colonization of Louisiana

Who explored the Mississippi River?

• Hernando de Soto

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco Pizarro

When did the exploration of the Mississippi River take place?

• 17th century

• 20th century

• 15th century

• 19th century

Who founded New Orleans?

• Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

• Jacques Cartier

In which year was New Orleans founded?

• 1901

• 1718

• 1865

• 1803

Which European country colonized Louisiana?

• Portugal

• England

• France

• Spain

Who was the French king during the colonization of Louisiana?

• Louis XVI

• Louis XIV

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XV

What was the main purpose of French colonization in Louisiana?

• Profitable fur trade and empire expansion

• Exploration and discovery of new lands

• Establishing a military stronghold

• Religious conversion and spreading Christianity

Which Native American tribe helped the French during their colonization of Louisiana?

• Iroquois

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Choctaw

What was the name of the French fort built near the mouth of the Mississippi River?

• Fort Saint Louis

• Fort Maurepas

• Fort Rosalie

• Fort Toulouse

Who was the first governor of French Louisiana?

• René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle

• Louis Joliet

• Jacques Cartier

• Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville