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WorksheetsFrench and Spanish Colonial Louisiana
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What changed when the control of Louisiana changed from French to Spanish and then back to French?
the language each person spoke
the boundaries of Louisiana
the traded goods
where the Native Americans were located
Louisiana was named in honor of whom?
King George of England
King Phillip V of Spain
King Louis XIV of France
the Native American tribes of the area
What was the first European nation to start colonies in Louisiana?
France
Spain
England
Germany
Who is called the "Father of New Orleans" for finding a good spot on the Mississippi River to build the city?
Hernando de Soto
Robert La Salle
Jean-Baptiste le Moyne de Bienville
Pierre le Moyne d'Iberville
Who claimed the mouth of the Mississippi River for France?
Hernando de Soto
Robert La Salle
Jean-Baptiste le Moyne de Bienville
Pierre le Moyne d'Iberville
What was an advantage to New Orleans's location?
easy to trade
narrow land for troops to travel
river's curves to defend from enemies
all of these
What were most of the Africans brought to Louisiana for?
to be servants
to be slaves
to be farmers
to be soldiers
Why does Louisiana have a wide variety of cultures?
people came to Louisiana from all over the world
Louisianans go in search of new cultures often
the people who founded Louisiana were interested in many different cultures
What unique geographical aspect brought people to Louisiana?
location on to the Gulf of Mexico
the Mississippi River used for transporting goods
the rich resources
all of these
What do we call a person with a mixed heritage including French, African, Spanish, and Native American?
Cajun
Caribbean
Creole
Which two nations influenced Louisiana the most?
French and English
Spanish and English
French and Spainsh
English and African
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.)
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
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
Who is sometimes called the Father of New Orleans?
Colombus
de Soto
Beinville
LaSalle
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
What was the primary reason for the French establishing colonies in Louisiana?
To expand the fur trade
To find gold and silver
To establish a penal colony
To spread Christianity
Which architectural style is most influenced by the Spanish colonial period in Louisiana?
Gothic
Baroque
Spanish Colonial
Renaissance
What was a significant cultural impact of the Spanish rule in Louisiana?
Introduction of the French language
Establishment of the Code Noir
Introduction of Roman Catholicism
Implementation of Spanish legal codes
Who was the Spanish governor known for his role in the American Revolutionary War while governing Louisiana?
Bernardo de Gálvez
Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne
Antoine Crozat
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
