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Louisiana Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz about my home state.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigsmooth. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bigsmooth

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,042

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2810

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 155 (5/10), Guest 98 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place? Hint

1799

1803

1807

1821

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Question 2 of 10

2. North Louisiana is primarily...? Hint

Urban and Catholic

Urban and Protestant

Rural and Catholic

Rural and Protestant

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Question 3 of 10

3. Louisiana has a rich and colorful political history. Name the Louisiana governor that promised 'a chicken in every pot.' Hint

Earl Long

Huey Long

Edwin Edwards

Jimmy Davis

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Question 4 of 10

4. What future American President commanded American troops at The Battle of New Orleans? Hint

Ulysses S. Grant

James Garfield

Zachary Taylor

Andrew Jackson

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Question 5 of 10

5. What building, located in New Orleans, is the oldest apartment building in the United States? Hint

Cabildo

Pontalba

Balfour House

St Louis Apartments

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the Louisiana plantation home considered to be America's most haunted house? Hint

Nottoway

Magnolia Mound

Asphodel

The Myrtles

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Question 7 of 10

7. Cajun people fled to Louisiana from where? Hint

France

New Jersey

Britain

Canada

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Question 8 of 10

8. What French settlers founded the city of New Orleans? Hint

Le Sac and Orleans

Lewis and Clark

Iberville and Bienville

Des Cartes and Renoir

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Question 9 of 10

9. The city of Baton Rouge is home to what historically black college, that is the largest of its kind in the United States? Hint

Grambling

Southern

Howard

Tuskegee

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did the World's Fair most recently come to New Orleans? Hint

1986

1984

1972

1981

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

Answer: 1803

In December 1803 France turned Louisiana over to the USA. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

2. North Louisiana is primarily...?

Answer: Rural and Protestant

North Louisiana, consisting of cities like Shreveport and Monroe, mirrors other Southern States in culture and heritage. The Southern part of Louisiana, New Orleans, Lafayette etc. is a unique blend of many races and nationalities, including Cajuns, and Creole.

3. Louisiana has a rich and colorful political history. Name the Louisiana governor that promised 'a chicken in every pot.'

Answer: Huey Long

Huey Long is perhaps the best known Governor of Louisiana. He ran a political machine that was undoubtedly corrupt, but also gave the state many improvements, such as paved roads, and free textbooks.

4. What future American President commanded American troops at The Battle of New Orleans?

Answer: Andrew Jackson

Jackson had help from the infamous pirate Jean Lafitte in defeating the British. The battle actually occured after the War of 1812 was already over. No telephones in those days.

5. What building, located in New Orleans, is the oldest apartment building in the United States?

Answer: Pontalba

This building is located in Jackson Square, right next to one of the oldest Cathedrals in the US, St Louis Cathedral.

6. What is the name of the Louisiana plantation home considered to be America's most haunted house?

Answer: The Myrtles

There have been several ghost sightings at this old house. The most famous is that of Chloe, a former slave who was having an affair with her master. She was caught eavesdropping on a conversation and had her ear chopped off. In retaliation, she poisoned her Masters' three children, and was subsequently hung from a tree at the house.

Hers is one of ten murders that have occured at the house over the years.

7. Cajun people fled to Louisiana from where?

Answer: Canada

The Acadians were driven from their home in Canada to settle along the bayous of Louisiana. They were primarily trappers and fisherman, making South Louisiana a perfect fit for their way of life.

8. What French settlers founded the city of New Orleans?

Answer: Iberville and Bienville

9. The city of Baton Rouge is home to what historically black college, that is the largest of its kind in the United States?

Answer: Southern

10. What year did the World's Fair most recently come to New Orleans?

Answer: 1984

Source: Author bigsmooth

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