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Louisiana Jeopardy. Hosted by Elaine Fitzgerald. History. Facts. Politics. Land. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. 500. 500. Row 1, Col 1. What is France?. Louisiana was sold to the United
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Louisiana Jeopardy Hosted by Elaine Fitzgerald
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Row 1, Col 1 What is France? Louisiana was sold to the United States by this country
1,2 What is the Causeway? The Longest Bridge in the world 29 miles long
1,3 Who was Huey P. Long? Governor of Louisiana who was known as the Kingfish
1,4 What is New Orleans? Louisiana’s lowest point is located here
2,1 Who is Hernando de Soto? The first European to explore Louisiana.
2,2 What is Tabasco Sauce? This product was invented and still made on Avery Island.
2,3 Who is Edwin Edwards? This governor served 4 terms 1972-1980 1984-1988 1992-1996
2,4 What is salt? This natural resource is mined from five islands in Louisiana, Avery, Weeks, Jefferson, Cote Blanche and Bell
3,1 Who was la Salle? In 1682, this explorer claimed Louisiana for France
3,2 What is the Diatonic accordion? The musical instrument of Louisiana
3,3 Who is William Charles Cole Claiborne? The first governor of Louisiana
3,4 What are wetlands? One-third of the state is made up of this, which we are rapidly losing.
4,1 What is yellow fever? In 1853, the worst outbreak of this disease killed at least 7,849 people
4,2 What is the Petrified palmwood? Louisiana’s State Fossil
4,3 Who is Buddy Roemer? This governor was elected as a Democrat, but later switched to the Repulican Party
4,4 What is 535ft or 163m ? The highest point in Louisiana is Driskill Mountain. How tall is it?
5,1 Who is Van Cliburn This Shreveport native was the first American to win the international Tchaikovsky piano competition in the former Soviet Union
5,2 What is Morgan City? The first of the Tarzan films were filmed in this city.
5,3 Who is Lucille May Grace? First Woman to run for Governor in Louisiana
5,4 What is Opelousas? Many Lousiana towns and rivers have Native American names. This city’s name means “black leg” or “salt water”