New Orleans Review

This polytheistic New Orleans religion came from former slaves and involves nature.

This type of music did not originate in New Orleans, but can be found in many churches there.

What is the region surrounding New Orleans known as?

This is a popular and common food in New Orleans.

What is a bayou?

New Orleans is __________.

This area of N.O. was settled primarily by northerners and is home to many expensive antiques.

How does New Orleans address rainfall and prevent flooding?

This is when a person sings with nonsense syllables instead of words to improvise.

This type of music is Caribbean music/rhythms combined with Cajun music.

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting that ends with .....

This style of cooking is complex with many local ingredients and is multi-cultural.

This instrument was brought to Cajun music because it could be heard over people dancing?

This style of cooking is made to be simple, fast, and uses a lot of spices.

_______ were people kicked out of Canada by the British, so they settled in New Orleans.

The French Quarter is home to Mardi Gras and this famous street.

How far below sea level is New Orleans?

This is a big party the day before Ash Wednesday, and means "Fat Tuesday"

In a jazz funeral parade, the dancers that follow the band are called the ___________.

This crop was frequently farmed on plantations along River Road.