1) The document contains questions about Louisiana's history, geography, culture, politics and education. 2) The questions cover topics like the first European explorer of Louisiana, Mardi Gras traditions, battles of the Civil War, governors of Louisiana, and universities in the state. 3) The responses provide facts, dates, names and locations as answers to the various questions about Louisiana's past and present.

1. History Mardi Gras Civil War Official Stuff Governors Colleges & Universities Geography 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Louisiana

2. Question A 1 The first man to descend the Mississippi to its mouth, took possession "of the country known as Louisiana” was _________.

3. In which parish were the first public schools established? Question A 2

4. The first permanent settlement in Louisiana Question A 3

5. Year in which Louisiana became the 18 th state to join the union. Question A 4

6. Year in which the first Mardi Gras parade took place. Question B 1

7. Most krewes are named for ________. Question B 2

8. Carnival officially begins on this date known as Twelfth Night or Kings' Day. Question B 3

9. The meaning of carnival colors purple, green, and gold. Question B 4

10. In 1863 the longest siege in American military history took place at here. C 1 Question

11. State capital was moved to this city when Baton Rouge fell to Farragut. Question C 2

12. This city was surrendered in 1862 without a single shot being fired. Question C 3

13. One of the confederacy’s highest ranking generals. Second in command at Manassas and Shiloh Question C4

14. State flower Question D 1

15. Official state bird Question D 2

16. Official state insect Question D 3

17. State tree Question D 4

18. Question E 1 Our Presiding Governor Elected in 1996 and 2000

19. Question Elected in 1972, 1976, 1983 and 1991 E 2

20. Question Elected in 1928 Known as “ The Kingfish” E3

21. Question Appointed by Thomas Jefferson as Territorial Governor Elected Governor of the state in 1812. E 4

22. The state's largest and most comprehensive system of higher education. Question F 1

23. Located in Hammond, midway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans Question F 2

24. Located in Ruston, offers entertainment and culture while maintaining a sense of community. Question F 3

25. Located in Thibodaux, is a comprehensive university serving South Central Louisiana. Question F 4

26. Question Neighboring parish to the east of Livingston parish. G 1

27. Parish that houses the State Capital. Question G 2

28. Parish that is the northeast border of Lake Ponchatrain. Question G 3

29. This parish is in the upper most northwest corner of the state. Question G 4

30. Answer Sieur de La Salle A 1

31. Pointe Coupee Answer A 2

32. Natchitoches Answer A 3

33. 1812 Answer A 4

34. 1838 Answer B 1

35. Figures in Greek Mythology Answer B 2

36. January 6 So named because it falls 12 days after Christmas on the day the Wise Men are said to have reached Bethlehem. Answer B 3

37. purple = justice green = faith gold = power Answer B 4

38. Port Hudson Answer C 1

39. Opelousas Answer C 2

40. New Orleans Answer C 3

41. Pierre Gustave Toutant (PGT) Beauregard Answer C 4

42. Magnolia Answer D 1

43. Brown pelican Answer D 2

44. Honey Bee Answer D 3

45. Bald Cypress Answer D 4

46. Murphy J. "Mike" Foster Answer E 1

47. Edwin Washington Edwards Answer E 2

48. Huey Pierce Long Answer E 3

49. William Charles Cole Claiborne Answer E 4

50. Louisiana State University Answer F 1

51. Southeastern Louisiana University Answer F 2

52. Louisiana Tech Answer F 3

53. Nicholls State University Answer F 4

54. Tangipahoa Answer G 1

55. East Baton Rouge Answer G 2

56. St. Tammany Answer G 3

57. Caddo Answer G 4