Mixed Louisiana Trivia

1. People from which European country settled (founded) the city of New Orleans in Louisiana?

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: France

New Orleans was founded May 7, 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville for the French Mississippi Company. The city is named after Philippe d'Orléans, Duke of Orléans. In 1803, with the Louisiana Purchase, it became part of United States. Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812.

From Quiz New Orleans Trivia

Answer: War of 1812

The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815 in what is today the city of Chalmette. It was actually about two weeks after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812 (but before U.S. and British troops could be notified).

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: Fat Tuesday

"Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday." Traditionally, it is the last day for Catholics to celebrate and party before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans take place over several weeks up to and including "Fat Tuesday".

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: 1718

Mardi Gras starts about four weeks before Ash Wednesday and ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. In 1703, Mobile established the first Mardi Gras, while in 1718 (fifteen years later) was the first organized one in New Orleans.

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: Dr. John

Professor Longhair's real name was Henry Roeland Byrd; Fats Domino was born Antoine Dominique Domino and Pete Fountain is Pierre Dewey LaFontaine, Jr. Mac Rebennack is Dr. John, who is also sometimes known as the Night Tripper. He started out as a guitar player, but switched to piano after his left ring finger was injured by a gunshot.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Marie Laveau

Marie Laveau was buried at the Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1, completed with a historical marker. On Bourbon St is the Marie Laveau House of Voodoo, which is a store, museum and shire all dedicated to her life.

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: CHOP-a-too-las

Tchoupitoulas is a Native American word for "river people". Tchoupitoulas Street is one of the longest streets in New Orleans, beginning at Canal Street and following the curve of the river all the way to Audubon Park. It is actually much easier to say it than to spell it.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Anne Rice

Anne Rice was born 4 October 1941 in the city of New Orleans. Her series "The Vampire Chronicles" is set in the New Orleans area.

From Quiz New Orleans Trivia

Answer: Superdome

The Superdome, which is the home playing field of the New Orleans Saints and Tulane University football teams, first opened in 1975. It's also annual host of the collegiate Sugar Bowl and Bayou Classic. Additionally, it commonly hosts many other events, including conventions, trade shows and concerts.

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: Regal and Jax

The Regal Brewery was once located on Bourbon Street where the Royal Sonesta Hotel is now located. The Jackson Brewery was down on the riverfront. It closed in 1974, and the building reopened ten years later as a shopping mall. The Falstaff Brewery was located in the Mid-City area and also closed in the 1970s. The Dixie Brewery was located on Tulane and produced beer until the brewery was damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Al Copeland

Al Copland founded Popeyes Chicken in 1972 in the suburb of Arabi in the St. Bernard Parish. He was born 2 February 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana. At his home in New Orleans, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office provided traffic control so people could observe his annual light display. This display was once ranked in the top three by the "Today Show". In 1983, he was sued by his neighbors to remove his annual display as it was causing increased foot and car traffic, along with parties, in the neighborhood.

From Quiz New Orleans Trivia

Answer: Fat Tuesday

"Fat Tuesday" is the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent as recognized by most Christian churches. Lent is the forty-day period prior to Easter Sunday, and during which many Christians fast or make some type of self-sacrifice. Fat Tuesday, then, is the last day to enjoy the items from which one would abstain prior to this Lenten season.

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: Mike Longstreet

The show "Longstreet" ran for 23 episodes in 1971-72 and starred James Franciscus as the lead. Remy McSwain was the name of the policeman who was main character in the movie, "The Big Easy", played by Denis Quaid. Jim Garrison was a real-life district attorney in New Orleans in the 1960s and 1970s. Coco Robicheaux is a gravel-voiced blues singer from New Orleans.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Above ground crypts

In most of the cemeteries around the city, the people are placed into above ground crypts. This is done so the caskets will not raise out (float out) of the ground, as most of city is below sea level.

From Quiz New Orleans Trivia

Answer: Andrew Jackson

Before becoming the seventh president of the United States in 1829, Andrew Jackson was the Major General of the U.S. Army who led soldiers in the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. This small park was named Jackson Square that same year, and the statue of a horse-riding Jackson was built in his honor in 1856.

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: Mr. Bingle

Mr. Bingle is a fictional character, an assistant to Santa Claus. He was created and designed in 1947 as a mascot for Maison Blanche department store. Mr. Bingle is a jolly snowman, with and ice cream cone hat, a candy cane in his hand and a squeaky happy voice. "King Creole" is the name of an Elvis Presley movie set in New Orleans. Papa Noel and St. Nick are alternate names for Santa Claus.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: 1984

The 1984, Louisiana World Exposition opened 12 May and closed 11 November of that year. About 84 acres were cleared for it. It is now the Riverwalk on the banks of Mississippi river with cruise ship terminals, shopping and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The convention center is on the south end with Harrah's Casino on the north end of the walk.

From Quiz New Orleans Trivia

Answer: Spain

While the territory was originally claimed by France (beginning in 1719), the French Quarter was principally built while under Spanish rule (1763-1800), as architecture in the historic district reflects. After France reclaimed the territory in 1800, the U.S. acquired New Orleans (and about one-third of what of is today the continental United States) in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: Betsy

Because of the significance of its damage, the name Betsy was retired from the recurring list of names for Atlantic hurricanes. Hurricane Camille was a category 5 storm that hit Mississippi in 1969; Hurricane Hugo struck the Carolinas in 1989. Katrina devastated the south coast, including New Orleans, in 2005.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street is 13 blocks long. The upper eight blocks are the most-visited. During the night time, the center section becomes quite popular due to over 100 bars lining the walking area. The bars change names and owners quite often.

From Quiz New Orleans Trivia

Answer: Jazz

Call it "Dixieland" or "Hot Jazz" or "Early Jazz", this musical genre that developed here is native to New Orleans, and quickly moved on to other mild variations in other cities.

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: St. Louis Cemetery #1

Marie Laveau is reputedly buried above ground in the Laveau-Glapion tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. which is located just north of the French Quarter. The cemetery is popular with tourist and visitors to Marie Laveau's tomb who leave small gifts, such as coins, beads or candles in the tradition of voodoo offerings. The famous cemetery scene in "Easy Rider" was filmed in St. Louis #1.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Creole

Creole cooking is a blend of several styles, but is mainly known for its use of peppers, paprika and other spices. There are numerous creole restaurants in the New Orleans area, such as Mulate's and Zydeco's. Famous chefs who have had restaurants in the New Orleans area include Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prudhomme, and Leah Chase, among several others.

From Quiz New Orleans Trivia

Answer: West Africa

In West African dialects, "gumbo" means "okra", which is a common ingredient in this well-known, well-seasoned culinary item.

From Quiz New Orleans - The Big Easy

Answer: 1793

Roman Catholics have worshiped in churches on the cathedral's site in the French Quarter of New Orleans since 1727. There have been three churches on the site. Building on the current cathedral was completed in 1794, just after the church had been elevated to its status as Basilica of St. Louis, seat of the RC Archdiocese of New Orleans. St. Louis Cathedral is one of the most recognizable sights in New Orleans, sitting overlooking Jackson Square and the Mississippi River.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Cafe du Monde

Beignets are deep-fried square-shaped pastry dough buried in powdered sugar on top. You also have to try them with chicory style coffee (a New Orleans style). The cafe has appeared in several TV shows; a few movies, such as "Runaway Jury" (2003) and "Now You See Me" (2013); and in at least one song from Jimmy Buffett the "The Wino and I Know".

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: National World War II Museum

The National World War II Museum was built as the National D-Day Museum in 2000 honoring the role the of boats in the invasion. In 2003, US congress designated it the Americas National World War II Museum and the name was changed. The museum is located at the corner of Andrew Higgins Boulevard and Magazine Street.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Jackson Square

It was built as Place d' Armes in 1721 and renamed Jackson Square in 1815 to honor Andrew Jackson (later President) for his victory in the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. In the center of the square is a large mounted equestrian statue of the general. The square is a large pedestrian mall with St. Louis Cathedral on the north side. The square is known for its musical performances, both planned publicly and unplanned by street performers playing for tips.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo is located along the banks of the Mississippi River (in a part of town called Uptown) on 58 acres of land. Some of its noted animal exhibits include koala bears (with eucalyptus trees), the swamp exhibit with the native alligators, black bears, otters and several other native swap animals. Also on display are white alligators (not albino) with blue eyes. They are found inside the reptile house, as they are not kept outdoors because they get sunburned easily. Other branches of the zoo are the Audubon Nature Institute and the Aquarium of the Americas (located near the French quarter), with a ferry boat ride that links them.

From Quiz New Orleans the "Big Easy"

Answer: Pelicans

On January 24, 2013 the team changed its name from the New Orleans Hornets to the Pelicans. The teamed moved from Charlotte, North Carolina (Charlotte Hornets) for the 2002-3 season and played as the New Orleans Hornets. The original NBA team, the New Orleans Jazz, was founded in 1974 and moved to Utah in 1979. The Tigers are a college team.

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