Ch.1 Test Flashcards
The spreading of one’s own culture
cultural diffusion
The way of life of a group of people
Culture
New Orleans is birth place of this music
Jazz
Based on black folk music of plantation era
Blues
Music of french speaking African Americans
Zydeco
Louisiana’s biggest celebration of the period before lent
Mardi Gras
city
uban
country
rural
Group of people who share common traditions
Ethnic group
African Americans who were free during the time of slavery
Free ppl of color
Louisiana culture that developed along the major rivers
Lowland Sout
French canadians who came from Nova Scotia
Acadians
African French people speaking born in Louisiana
creoles
English speaking people in Louisiana
Anglos
people from the canary islands brought to Louisiana
Islenos
What was the main purpose for the first fall festivities?
To celebrate a good harvest
Give two examples of Louisiana festivals that celebrate connections with other cultures
Mardi Gras and Christmas festival
What are two festivals that celebrate a holiday?
What are two festivals that celebrate a holiday?
What is an example of a festival that honors a specific ethnic group?
The german fest
Name two kinds of Louisiana music featured at festivals
Zydeco and Cajun
What’s the religion purpose of Mardi gras
Lent
Where did country music dominate
Northern LA
Festivals were originally celebrated as what
Part of a successful harvest
What are three festivals
Frog Festival, festival acadiens, shrimp festival
What are LA’s 5 cultural regions
Sportsmas, Crossroads, Cajun country, greater new orleans, plantation country
2 american indian tribes
CHOCTAW
Houma
WHo Brought Gumbo from West Indies
American Indians
How many parishes make up Acadiana
22
LIst 5 ethnic groups in Louisiana
