SS Flashcards
French Canadians who came to Louisiana beginning in the 1760s; called Cajons for short
Acadians
The art and science of designing and construction buildings
architecture
the way of life of a group of people, shaped by their ideas and practices to form entirely new cultural expressions
culture
the process in which new customs blend with other ideas and practices to form entirely new cultural expressions
cultural diffusion
a scholar who studies communities and helps identify areas where similar pasts and patterns make a region distinct from its surroundings
cultural anthropoligists
relating
urban
What are some elements of culture?
food, art, education, clothes, holidays, beliefs
Where people_____________ and ___________ contribute to the development of culture.
live and work
What is important to North Louisiana’s culture?
hunting and fishing
What is important to coastal Louisiana culture?
Fishing and seafood
____________________ is a classic dish of Louisiana Creole cuisine?
red beans and rice
Why does Louisiana have a such a varied and numerous cultural stories?
Over three centuries, people from many different backgrounds have come to Louisiana, bringing new ideas and practices.
________________ and _______________ are such an important parts of Louisiana life that they are mentioned in the Louisiana Constitution.
Fishing and Hunting
What does Article 1 of Louisiana Constitution state?
“A valued natural heritage that shall be forever preserved for the people.”
South Louisiana settlers were
Catholic
