wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

New Orleans History & Culture

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which U.S. state is the city of New Orleans located in?

a)

New York

b)

Texas

c)

Louisiana

d)

California

2.

Which 2 European countries controlled Louisiana before it became a part of the USA?

a)

France & Germany

b)

Spain & England

c)

England & Germany

d)

France & Spain

3.

What is the name of the annual carnival festival in New Orlreans?

a)

Carnaval do Brasil

b)

Mardi Gras

c)

Crawfish Festival

d)

Jazz Festival

4.

What is the name of one of New Orleans' most famous dishes (hint: it's a soup with lots of different ingredients)?

a)

Gumbo

b)

Subway

c)

Poutine

d)

Bratwurst

5.

What year did Louisiana become the 18th state of the United States of America?

a)

1800

b)

1776

c)

1900

d)

1812

6.

What famous type of music was created in New Orleans in the late 19th century?

a)

Country

b)

Rock

c)

Jazz

d)

Rap

7.

What is the name of the music in Louisiana that uses French lyrics and an accordion?

a)

Zydeco

b)

Forro

c)

Vallenato

d)

Polka

8.

What is the name of the Hurricane that flooded most of New Orleans in 2005?

a)

Hurricane Maria

b)

Hurricane Katia

c)

Hurricane Andrew

d)

Hurricane Katrina

9.

What is the state capital city of Louisiana?

a)

Baton Rouge

b)

Ville Platte

c)

Abbeville

d)

Lafayette

10.

What is the name of the people in Louisiana who traditionally spoke French?

a)

Canadians

b)

Franceses

c)

Cajuns

d)

Zydeco

11.

What is the name of the American football team in New Orleans?

a)

Packers

b)

Giants

c)

Eagles

d)

Saints

12.

What is the name of the NBA (basketball) team in New Orleans?

a)

Warriors

b)

Pelicans

c)

Astros

d)

Dodgers

13.

Which teacher at the PYD is from New Orleans?

a)

Ajaz

b)

Michael

c)

David

d)

Adam