All About Louisiana
Have some fun by taking this super trivia on Louisiana!
- 1.
What hurricane struck southeastern Louisiana in late August of 2005?
- A.
Betsy
- B.
Rita
- C.
Andrew
- D.
Katrina
Correct Answer
D. Katrina -
- 2.
In the 1720's, German immigrants settled along the Mississippi in a region of Louisiana called what?
- A.
German River
- B.
German State
- C.
German Coast
- D.
German Land
Correct Answer
C. German Coast -
- 3.
By defeating opponent Bobby Jindal, who became the first woman Governor of Louisiana?
- A.
Kathleen Blanco
- B.
Suzanne Krieger
- C.
Janice Maraco
- D.
Mary Landrieu
Correct Answer
A. Kathleen Blanco -
- 4.
What is the state bird and state tree of Louisiana?
- A.
Eastern Brown Pelican And Bald Cypress
- B.
Ring-Necked Pheasant And Black Hills Spruce
- C.
Rhode Island Red And Red Maple
- D.
Baltimore Oriole And White Oak
Correct Answer
A. Eastern Brown Pelican And Bald Cypress -
- 5.
Which explorer named Louisiana after the French King Louis XIV?
- A.
Robert De LaSalle
- B.
Jacques Marquette
- C.
Jacques Cartier
- D.
Samuel De Champlain
Correct Answer
A. Robert De LaSalle -
- 6.
Which tribes inhabited the southeastern parts of what is now Louisiana?
- A.
Tunica, Koroa, Houma
- B.
Washa, Avoyel, Taensa
- C.
Yatasi, Nakasa, Doustioni
- D.
Atakapa, Opelousa, Tangipahoa
Correct Answer
D. Atakapa, Opelousa, Tangipahoa -
- 7.
When did Louisiana achieve statehood in the USA?
- A.
December 11, 1816
- B.
April 30, 1812
- C.
November 11, 1889
- D.
August 1, 1876
Correct Answer
B. April 30, 1812 -
- 8.
Which river forms most of the western border of Louisiana?
- A.
Ouachita River
- B.
Sabine River
- C.
Red River
- D.
Mississippi River
Correct Answer
B. Sabine River -
- 9.
Which of the following forests is Louisiana's only national forest?
- A.
Kisatchie
- B.
Bienville
- C.
Daniel Boone
- D.
Ouachita
Correct Answer
A. Kisatchie -
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