What is cultural diffusion?

The Ursuline nuns who came to Louisiana were originally from—

Which city is the oldest in Louisiana?

What is the northernmost cultural region of Louisiana called?

Acadians are descendants of French people who were expelled from—

The term Creole originally referred to—

Which region includes Louisiana’s capital city, Baton Rouge?

Zydeco music was created primarily by—

What is the most famous festival in Louisiana?

Which food dish is a thick soup or stew often made with sausage or seafood?

Which Louisiana-born musician became known worldwide for jazz?

What kind of region is defined by people’s beliefs, languages, and customs?

The Isleños are descendants of settlers from—

The phrase joie de vivre means—

The Ursuline nuns came to Louisiana to serve as soldiers.

Geography and natural resources can influence a region’s culture.

The Crossroads region is located in the southernmost part of Louisiana.

Cajun Country was first settled by Acadians from Canada.

Plantation Country got its name from the many large farms that once dominated the area.

The Greater New Orleans region is known mainly for farming and logging.

Gumbo and jambalaya are examples of cultural diffusion in food.

The blues developed from songs sung by enslaved people and sharecroppers.

Mardi Gras has no religious connection.

Cultural anthropologists study the natural resources of a region.

Which Louisiana city is famous for its French Quarter and vibrant music scene?

Which traditional Louisiana dish is made with rice, meat, and vegetables cooked together in one pot?

A way of life of a group of people

The blending of new customs with older ideas and practices to form entirely new cultural expressions

A group of people who are or who consider themselves to be different from other members of the community based on several factors

Located in North Louisiana. This region has a lot of opportunity for outdoor recreation. The urban center of this region is Shreveport-Bossier City.

Many people moved into North Louisiana after Louisiana was purchased by the United States

This region is located in central Louisiana and blends the cultures of north and south. Urban centers include Alexandria, Natchitoches, and Pineville.

This region is located in central Louisiana and is primarily agricultural

This region is located in southwestern Louisiana and is where the Acadians settled after being exiled from Canada (Acadie). Urban centers include Lafayette and Houma

This region is located in eastern/southeastern Louisiana. This area was historically home to plantations that profited from enslaved labor. Urban center includes Baton Rouge.

This region is located in eastern/southeastern Louisiana. This area is currently home to Louisiana's chemical companies.

This region is located in southeastern Louisiana. It's economy is reliant on tourism

This group was exiled from French Canada and eventually settled in Southwestern Louisiana

Refers to all the people descended from enslaved Africans brought to North America during its colonial and early national periods

Refers to anyone of English descent. Many settled in this Louisiana after 1803 when the United States purchased Louisiana

Refers to someone born in the New World (usually descended from Spanish, French, or African settlers)

This group settled along Lake Pontchartrain and in Louisiana's prairies. They mostly lived in farming communities

Refers to people of Spanish descent. Came to Louisiana during Spanish colonial era. Many settlers came from the Canary Islands and Malaga

This group settled in Independence, Louisiana and outside New Orleans. They often set up farms and brought their produce to the city to sell.

Louisiana food culture mixes aspects of which cultures?

Which of the following are aspects of culture?

Music created by Black Creoles living in Southwest Louisiana. This music is often lively and upbeat and usually includes accordions, fiddles, and the froittoir (washboard)

Music created by Acadians living in southwest Louisiana. This music is often lively and upbeat and usually includes accordions, fiddles, and is usually sung in French.

Music that combines the styles of African Americans and Italians in New Orleans. This music became especially popular during the 1920s and spread throughout the country and the world. It became the basis for many other types of music

Music that evolves from the chants and songs sung by enslaved people and sharecroppers. This music is most closely associated with Plantation Country.