Cajun Culture and Traditions

Cajun Culture and Traditions

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the history and culture of the Cajuns, descendants of French settlers known as Acadians. It covers their migration from France to Canada, their forced relocation to Louisiana, and their cultural impact on the region. The video highlights the geographical features of Louisiana that influenced Cajun life, such as swamps, bayous, and deltas. It also delves into Cajun music, food, and traditions, emphasizing their unique blend of influences and their lasting impact on Louisiana's cultural landscape.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the ELA guidebooks unit discussed in the video?

Cajun folk tales

Cajun cuisine

Cajun language

Cajun music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Cajuns originally migrate from before settling in Louisiana?

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the colony established by the Acadians in Canada?

Acadia

Nova Scotia

Quebec

Montreal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which geographical feature did the Cajuns name 'bayous'?

Mountains

Rivers

Streams

Lakes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of soil is found in the Mississippi Delta where Cajuns settled?

Rocky

Peaty

Clay and sand

Sandy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which instrument is NOT traditionally used in Cajun music?

Piano

Fiddle

Washboard

Accordion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'sauce pecan' known for in Cajun cuisine?

Its sweetness

Its spiciness

Its sourness

Its bitterness

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