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Quiz about New Orleans Trivia
Quiz about New Orleans Trivia

New Orleans Trivia Trivia Quiz


It's a well-known and very popular city, but how much do you know about New Orleans? Let this native teach you a few lessons.

A multiple-choice quiz by regroce67. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
regroce67
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
363,795
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
554
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: JillES (5/10), Guest 204 (5/10), Guest 73 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Battle of New Orleans was the last major military conflict of which war? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The unique history and culture of the city make it a common setting for movies, as well as a frequent location for cinema production. Which of the following notable movies was NOT set nor filmed in New Orleans? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following is NOT a nickname of the city of New Orleans? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The famous stadium in New Orleans carries which name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. While known internationally for this holiday, not many know the meaning of its name. What does the French term "Mardi Gras" mean in English? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The French Quarter features a small park named Jackson Square, which bears a monument of this namesake. Who is this Jackson for whom Jackson Square is named? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which country ruled New Orleans when most of its French Quarter was developed? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. New Orleans is regarded to be the "birthplace" of which musical medium? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. While most people have heard of gumbo (if not enjoyed a bowl of it), not many know of the word's origin. From which international region does the name originate? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. New Orleans can claim partial credit for the success of the Allied Forces in World War II. Successful invasion of Normandy on "D-Day" is attributed to the particular watercraft that brought troops onshore for that battle, for example, and these unique boats were actually developed and manufactured on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. What was the name of this particular watercraft? Hint



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1. The Battle of New Orleans was the last major military conflict of which war?

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).
2. The unique history and culture of the city make it a common setting for movies, as well as a frequent location for cinema production. Which of the following notable movies was NOT set nor filmed in New Orleans?

Answer: Gone with the Wind

While a classic movie about the south and southern history, "Gone with the Wind" (1939) features another southern city, Atlanta, as its setting. It was principally filmed, however, in Hollywood.

"A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951), "Easy Rider" (1969), and "The Big Easy" (1987) all feature New Orleans as a primary setting in their stories, and each had many (if not all) scenes filmed there, too.
3. Which of the following is NOT a nickname of the city of New Orleans?

Answer: Cajun Capital

Actually, Louisiana's Cajun community is to the west of New Orleans, mostly within the metropolitan region of Lafayette, Louisiana. The others are all common nicknames for the city.
4. The famous stadium in New Orleans carries which name?

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.
5. While known internationally for this holiday, not many know the meaning of its name. What does the French term "Mardi Gras" mean in English?

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.
6. The French Quarter features a small park named Jackson Square, which bears a monument of this namesake. Who is this Jackson for whom Jackson Square is named?

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.
7. Which country ruled New Orleans when most of its French Quarter was developed?

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.
8. New Orleans is regarded to be the "birthplace" of which musical medium?

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.
9. While most people have heard of gumbo (if not enjoyed a bowl of it), not many know of the word's origin. From which international region does the name originate?

Answer: West Africa

In West African dialects, "gumbo" means "okra", which is a common ingredient in this well-known, well-seasoned culinary item.
10. New Orleans can claim partial credit for the success of the Allied Forces in World War II. Successful invasion of Normandy on "D-Day" is attributed to the particular watercraft that brought troops onshore for that battle, for example, and these unique boats were actually developed and manufactured on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. What was the name of this particular watercraft?

Answer: Higgins Boat

The Higgins Boat (or LCVP - Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) was built on the lakefront region of New Orleans. Developed by Louisiana native Andrew Higgins and of design based on small craft for bayou transportation, these amphibious landing crafts could carry jeeps, small weapons and up to 36 soldiers. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Allied Forces in that region, credited Higgins to be "the man who won the war for us".
Source: Author regroce67

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