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[GG - G6] New Orleans and Mardi Gras

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Gulf below is near New Orleans?

a)

Gulf of Morbihan

b)

Gulf of Mexico

c)

Gulf of Alaska

d)

Gulf of California

2.

What is the notable geographical feature of New Orleans?

a)

Mountain ranges

b)

Dense forests

c)

Soft and wet marshland

d)

Arid desert terrain

3.

When was New Orleans officially founded?

a)

1803

b)

1718

c)

1762

d)

2005

4.

During the colonial period, New Orleans was ruled by:

a)

Britain and Spain

b)

Britain and France

c)

Spain and Germany

d)

France and Spain

5.

New Orleans was the largest city in the US during the first half of the 19th century.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What was the strongest hurricane to hit New Orleans?

a)

Hurricane Katrina

b)

Hurricane Ivan

c)

Hurricane Lili

d)

Hurricane Dennis

7.

Most of the population in New Orleans is:

a)

Black non-Hispanic

b)

White non-Hispanic

c)

White Hispanic

d)

Asian

8.

The culture in New Orleans is heavily influenced by:

a)

Catholicism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Taoism

9.

What are the social clubs responsible for organizing Mardi Gras?

(a)  

10.

The following statements about Mardi Gras are true, EXCEPT:

a)

Mardi Gras is celebrated around the world.

b)

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is known for parades from different krewes.

c)

Throws from the krewes can contain valuable jewelry.

d)

The tradition of Mardi Gras predates the city of New Orleans itself.

11.

King Cake is eaten during:

a)

Carnival season

b)

Ash Wednesday

c)

Lent

d)

Fat Tuesday and Lent

12.

Playing in Mardi Gras is the inspiration for many New Orleans-born artists to take up music.

a)

True

b)

False