Louisiana Culture Quiz

Which cultural region is Creole zydeco music from?

• Acadiana

• Central Louisiana

• New Orleans

Which food was brought to Louisiana from Mexico?

• Bread pudding

• Jambalaya

• Tamales

What food is Natchitoches famous for?

• Meat pies

• Jambalaya

• Corn bread

Why were red beans and rice traditionally eaten on Mondays?

• Payday wasn’t until Friday.

• Wash day was on Monday.

• Sunday was a day of rest.

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Who do we honor on Labor Day?

• Soldiers

• Workers

• Presidents

Which person is a famous jazz trumpeter from New Orleans?

• Louis Armstrong

• Clementine Hunter

• Mahalia Jackson

Which type of event celebrates people who have died?

• Mardi Gras parade

• Military parade

• Second line parade

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What is the symbol on the current Louisiana state flag?

• A bear

• A pelican

• A star

What happens on Inauguration Day?

• A new year begins.

• A new government is elected.

• A new president starts his or her job.

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Which type of paintings was George Rodrigue famous for creating?

• Blue dog

• A building in New Orleans

• His everyday life