Louisiana History and Culture Trivia

Which state borders Louisiana to the north?

• Texas

• Alabama

• Mississippi

• Arkansas

Who claimed the region of Louisiana for Spain in 1541?

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francisco Pizarro

In what year did Louisiana become the 18th state of the United States?

• 1803

• 1812

• 1861

• 1718

What is the geographical low point of Louisiana?

• Lake Pontchartrain

• Baton Rouge

• New Orleans

• Driscoll Mountain

Which industry is NOT a key industry in Louisiana?

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Chemical Manufacturing

• Automobile Manufacturing

What is the cultural influence that is NOT part of Louisiana's Creole culture?

• Spanish

• Italian

• French

• African

What is the state tree of Louisiana?

• Bald Cypress

• Pine

• Oak

• Magnolia

Which bird is recognized as the state bird of Louisiana?

• Blue Jay

• Eastern Brown Pelican

• Bald Eagle

• Cardinal

What is the state freshwater fish of Louisiana?

• Spotted Sea Trout

• Bass

• White Perch

• Catfish

Which mammal is the state mammal of Louisiana?

• Brown Bear

• Polar Bear

• Black Bear

• Grizzly Bear