Social studies Chp. 1 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What are 2 characteristics used to identify a cultural region?
language + food
How is the culture of North Louisiana different from Acadiana?
North Louisiana was settled by the english while south was settled by the french and north Louisiana was protestant while south was catholic.
What makes the Florida Parishes different from the rest of South Louisiana?
- The British settled this area.
How did the word Cajun originate?
- It came from the French word Acadianne which means people of Acadia.
What are the 5 ethnic groups who came to Louisiana?
- Acadians, African American Indiains, Anglos, Germans, and Italians.
How do families preserve their culture?
- They come together to celebrate past traditions, family reunions.
What was the main purpose for the first fall festivals?
- to celebrate the harvest
Give 2 examples of a Louisiana festival that celebrates connection with other cultures.
- Festival International and Festival Accadian
Give two festivals that celebrate holidays.
- Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s day
Example of a festival that is about an ethnic group
german fest
Name 2 kinds of music that would be played at these festivals
jazz + zydeco
What was the religious purpose of mardi gras?
- the last festive time until after lent
spreading of one’s own culture
Cultural diffusion
way of life and group of people
Culture
birthplace of new orleans music
Jazz
music style based on black folk music of plantation era
Blues
a Cajun dance after children have gone to sleep
Fais-do-do
music of french-speaking african americans
Zydeco
church music that blends folk, spirituals, and hymns
Gospel music -
the sacred folk songs of african americans
Spirituals -
a traditional Louisiana dish of seafood, chicken, okra, and vegetables
Gumbo
a spicy dish of rice and meat
Jambalaya -
Louisiana’s celebration of the period before lent
Mardi Gras -
an area defined by similar features
Region -