Colonial Louisiana

Who were the group of people who live in Louisiana first?

• French

• Spanish

• Native Americans

• English

What is the motto on the Louisiana state flag?

• In God we trust

• Union, Justice, and Confidence

• Union and Justice

• Sportsman's Paradise

How many birds are on the Louisiana state flag?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What color is the background of the Louisiana state flag?

• blue

• black

• white

• red

Who was the first Spanish explorer to discover the Mississippi River region?

• Hernando de Soto

• Robert La Salle

• Jean-Baptiste le Moyne de Bienville

• Hernando Cortez

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