Ch.1 Test Flashcards

1
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The spreading of one’s own culture

A

cultural diffusion

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2
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The way of life of a group of people

A

Culture

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3
Q

New Orleans is birth place of this music

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Jazz

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4
Q

Based on black folk music of plantation era

A

Blues

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5
Q

Music of french speaking African Americans

A

Zydeco

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6
Q

Louisiana’s biggest celebration of the period before lent

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Mardi Gras

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7
Q

city

A

uban

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8
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country

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rural

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9
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Group of people who share common traditions

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Ethnic group

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10
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African Americans who were free during the time of slavery

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Free ppl of color

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11
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Louisiana culture that developed along the major rivers

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Lowland Sout

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12
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French canadians who came from Nova Scotia

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Acadians

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13
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African French people speaking born in Louisiana

A

creoles

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14
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English speaking people in Louisiana

A

Anglos

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15
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people from the canary islands brought to Louisiana

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Islenos

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16
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What was the main purpose for the first fall festivities?

A

To celebrate a good harvest

17
Q

Give two examples of Louisiana festivals that celebrate connections with other cultures

A

Mardi Gras and Christmas festival

18
Q

What are two festivals that celebrate a holiday?

A

What are two festivals that celebrate a holiday?

19
Q

What is an example of a festival that honors a specific ethnic group?

A

The german fest

20
Q

Name two kinds of Louisiana music featured at festivals

A

Zydeco and Cajun

21
Q

What’s the religion purpose of Mardi gras

A

Lent

22
Q

Where did country music dominate

A

Northern LA

23
Q

Festivals were originally celebrated as what

A

Part of a successful harvest

24
Q

What are three festivals

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Frog Festival, festival acadiens, shrimp festival

25
Q

What are LA’s 5 cultural regions

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Sportsmas, Crossroads, Cajun country, greater new orleans, plantation country

26
Q

2 american indian tribes

A

CHOCTAW
Houma

27
Q

WHo Brought Gumbo from West Indies

A

American Indians

28
Q

How many parishes make up Acadiana

A

22

29
Q

LIst 5 ethnic groups in Louisiana

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