WorksheetsColonial Louisiana
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Territory from Spain in 1539 and was looking for gold and natural resources?
Robert LaSalle
King Louis XIV
Hernando de Soto
Bienville
Who claimed Louisiana for France after traveling down the Mississippi River.
Robert LaSalle
King Louis XIV
Hernando de Soto
Bienville
Who founded the city of New Orleans?
Robert LaSalle
King Louis XIV
Hernando de Soto
Sieur de Bienville
Louisiana was named after _____________.
The Spanish Emperor
Robert de LaSalle
King Louis XIV
Hernando de Soto
Which group of people were exiled from Canada by the British and found homes in Louisiana?
Acadians
Spanish
Creoles
A person who was born in the colonies and is a mix of different cultures is referred to as a ___________?
Colonist
Acadian
Creole
The Acadians originally lived in __________ before settling in Acadie in Canada.
Spain
France
Germany
What are some examples of French culture that can be found in Louisiana today? Select 3.
French language
Architecture (buildings)
Fleur de lis symbol
Roman Catholic Religion
Food (Beignets, etc.)
What are some examples of Spanish culture that can be found in Louisiana today? Select 3.
Paella (Jambalaya)
Architecture (buildings)
Fleur de lis symbol
Roman Catholic Religion
Food (Beignets, etc.)
The __________ are a large cultural group in Louisiana and are the descendants of the Acadians who moved to Louisiana from Canada.
Creole
Acadians
Cajuns
Years ago, children worked long hours each day.
True
False
Years ago, people got their food from the supermarket.
True
False
Years ago, people used candles for lighting. Not electricity.
True
False
Years ago, children helped out with chores around the house. Today, children still do this.
True
False
Which is NOT a reason why people wanted to move to Louisiana?
the Mississippi River
Religious Freedom
Natural Resources
All of these are reasons why people wanted to move to Louisiana
Louisiana is often called a (a) because of the many different cultures that make it up.
