Louisiana Trivia

What is the significance of throwing beads during Mardi Gras?

• Blessings

• Many Riches 

• Good Luck

• Goodwill

In what year was Mardi first celebrated in the United States?

 

• 1703

• 1701

• 1699

• 1705

Mardi Gras colors are important and have meaning, what do the colors purple, green, and gold mean?

• Purple = Power, Green = Money & Gold = Long Life 

• Purple = Justice, Green = Faith, & Gold = Power

• Purple = Royalty, Green = Money, & Gold = Luxury

• Purple = Faith, Green = Mercy, & Gold = Justice

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How many states have made Mardi Gras an observed state holiday?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

How many times have the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans been canceled?

• 10

• 15

• 12

• 5

What other name is Mardi Gras known for in other countries?

 

• Celebration Day

• Mardi of the Gras

• Pancake Day

• Three Kings Day

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Louisiana is known for its vibrant culture and delicious cuisine.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct synonym for 'vibrant' in the context of 'Louisiana is known for its vibrant culture.'

• Dull

• Lively

• Quiet

• Weak

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main idea of the sentence: 'Louisiana's history is rich with influences from French, Spanish, and African cultures.'

• Louisiana has a rich history.

• Louisiana's history is influenced by multiple cultures.

• Louisiana is influenced by French culture.

• Louisiana's history is only African.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The _______ of Louisiana is a blend of different traditions.'

• culture

• weather

• geography

• economy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5