Multicultural City Quiz

What was the name of the French territory in the south of North America in the 17th century?

• Haiti

• Baton Rouge

• New Orleans

• Louisiana

Which city in Louisiana is known for its multiculturalism and is famous for its food, music, and Mardi Gras carnival?

• Louisiana

• Baton Rouge

• Haiti

• New Orleans

In the 18th century, what did farmers in Louisiana import to work on their plantations?

• African slaves

• Caribbean refugees

• Asian laborers

• European laborers

What did the slaves from Africa bring with them to New Orleans in terms of culture and traditions?

• Asian art

• European music

• African culture

• Caribbean dance

Which group of refugees arrived in New Orleans in the 19th century, adding Caribbean influences to the city's cultural mix?

• Haitian refugees

• European refugees

• African refugees

• Asian refugees

What is a classic spicy dish from New Orleans that includes a combination of meat, seafood, vegetables, and rice?

• Crawfish boil

• Jambalaya

• Gumbo

• Etouffee

Which district in New Orleans is famous for its historical architecture, jazz music clubs, and most of the city's restaurants?

• French Quarter

• Garden District

• Marigny

• Treme

Which music genre was invented in New Orleans by black musicians at the start of the 20th century, influenced by African music, military bands, and gospel music?

• Blues

• Rock and Roll

• Jazz

• Country

What is the French expression for the Tuesday before the start of Lent, which is celebrated with parades, parties, and masked balls in New Orleans?

• Mardi Gras

• Oktoberfest

• Bastille Day

• Cinco de Mayo

During the New Orleans carnival, what do people in the parades throw to the people in the streets?

• Toys

• Coins

• Colored beads

• All of the above