WorksheetsLouisiana Culture
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
A time before Lent that is celebrated with parades, costumes, and music. This has been a tradition in Louisiana since the 1700s.
king cake
jazz
Islenos
Mardi Gras
The four characteristics of culture are:
language, food, art/music, celebrations
north, south, east, west
gumbo, jambalaya, pizza, crawfish
jazz, zydeco, blues, rock
Mardi Gras is an examples of what characteristics of culture?
food
art/music
language
celebrations
A trumpet player who helped make jazz popular.
Louis Armstrong
Islenos
Creoles
Cajuns
Celebrations unique to Louisiana culture are... (pick two)
Christmas
Mardi Gras
Festivals
Hannukah
New Years Eve
Often used to describe Louisiana because there are so many people with many different backgrounds living here.
custom
immigrant
colony
cultural diversity
Descendants of the Acadians that were kicked out of Canada. They settled in the region of Louisiana we now call Acadiana.
settlements
Creoles
Islenos
Cajuns
The way a group of people lives, including language, music, religion, food, clothing, and holidays.
festival
culture
immigrant
creole
A special way that a cultural group does something, including cooking, dressing, and celebrating.
culture
colony
custom
tradition
A trumpet player who helped make jazz popular.
Louis Armstrong
Islenos
Creoles
Cajuns
A custom or belief that is handed down over the years.
file'
traditions
festival
gumbo
People of mixed ancestry living in Louisiana.
Creole
Cajun
Islenos
slave
Which music genre, originating in Louisiana, is known for its lively tempo and use of the accordion?
A) Jazz
B) Zydeco
C) Blues
D) Rock
What is the name of the famous Louisiana dish that combines rice, meat, and vegetables, often seasoned with spices?
A) Gumbo
B) Jambalaya
C) Etouffee
D) Boudin
Which festival in Louisiana is known for its celebration of Cajun and Creole culture, featuring music, food, and crafts?
A) Jazz Fest
B) Voodoo Fest
C) Festival Acadiens et Creoles
D) Essence Festival
