Creoles in Louisiana History Quiz

Who ruled both Upper Louisiana and Lower Louisiana in the 18th century?

• La Salle

• Governor General

• Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon

What does the word 'Creole' originally mean?

• Someone of Spanish descent

• Someone of Canadian descent

• Someone who was raised in a house

• Someone of British descent

When did the French exploration of the Mississippi delta begin?

• 1900s

• 1800s

• 1700s

• 1600s

Which country held the Louisiana territory from 1768 to 1802?

• France

• Spain

• United States

• Canada

What was the result of the Plessy vs Ferguson case?

• Integration of races

• Separate but equal segregation

• Abolition of segregation

• No change in segregation laws

What language is spoken by Creoles in Louisiana?

• English

• French

• German

• Spanish

What is the current status of the Louisiana Creole language?

• Extinct

• Stable

• Flourishing

• Endangered

What is the main reason for the decline of the French Quarter as a Creole neighborhood?

• Immigration of non-Creoles

• Government intervention

• Economic decline

• Natural disaster

What is the primary reason for the migration of Creoles of color from the South to the North?

• Economic opportunities

• Educational advancement

• Cultural assimilation

• Political unrest

What is the most celebrated aspect of Creole culture?

• Education

• Cuisine

• Religion

• Language