Colonial Louisiana

Which Group of people lived in Louisiana first?

• French

• Cajuns

• Spanish

• Native Americans

Which of the following was NOT on the Louisiana flag?

• a fleur de lis

• a pelican

• the word justice

• a blue background

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

• d'Iberville

• Hernando de Soto

• Beinville

• Robert DeLa Salle

Who reached the mouth of the Mississippi River and claimed Louisiana for France?

• d'Iberville

• Hernando de Soto

• Beinville

• Robert De La Salle

Louisiana was named in honor of....

• France's King Louis XIV

• Spains' King Louis XIV

• French explorer named Louis

• Robert De La Salle

Which was the first European nation to start colonies in the Louisiana territory?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• France

• Italy

Who is sometimes called the "Father of New Orleans" because he found a good spot on the Mississippi River to build New Orleans?

• d'Iberville

• Hernando de Soto

• Beinville

• Robert De La Salle

What were the advantages of New Orleans' location?

• Easy to trade

• Narrow land for troops to travel

• River's curves to defend from enemies

• All of the above

Which items did Native Americans trade with Europeans?

• weapons, cloth, and glass beads

• tepees and weapons

• cloth, tools, and medicine

• pottery, jewelry, and maps

Many Africans were brought to Louisiana as....

• rulers

• sailors

• slaves

• merchants