- 1. What is the official nickname of New Orleans?
A) The French Quarter
B) The Birthplace of Jazz
C) The Big Easy
D) The Crescent City
- 2. Which river runs alongside New Orleans?
A) Danube River
B) Amazon River
C) Mississippi River
D) Nile River
- 3. What is the famous food festival held annually in New Orleans?
A) Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
B) New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
C) French Quarter Festival
D) Mardi Gras
- 4. Which neighborhood in New Orleans is known for its vibrant nightlife?
A) Bywater
B) Garden District
C) French Quarter
D) Uptown
- 5. What is the iconic street in New Orleans famous for its historic architecture and lively atmosphere?
A) Royal Street
B) Magazine Street
C) Canal Street
D) Bourbon Street
- 6. What traditional dish is New Orleans famous for?
A) Pizza
B) Sushi
C) Pad Thai
D) Gumbo
- 7. In which year did Hurricane Katrina devastate New Orleans?
A) 2010
B) 2015
C) 1999
D) 2005
- 8. What style of music is New Orleans known for?
A) Country
B) Jazz
C) Hip-hop
D) Rock
- 9. In which US state is New Orleans located?
A) Florida
B) Louisiana
C) Texas
D) Mississippi
- 10. What annual event is New Orleans famous for celebrating with parades and colorful masks?
A) Mardi Gras
B) Carnival
C) Diwali
D) Oktoberfest
- 11. Which historic cemetery in New Orleans is known for being the final resting place of voodoo priestess Marie Laveau?
A) Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
B) St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
C) Greenwood Cemetery
D) Metairie Cemetery
- 12. What is the famous dessert originating from New Orleans made of a rich, moist chocolate cake?
A) Beignet
B) Bread Pudding
C) Praline
D) King Cake
- 13. Which historic attraction in New Orleans is famous for its above-ground burial vaults and Greek Revival architecture?
A) Greenwood Cemetery
B) Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
C) St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
D) Metairie Cemetery
- 14. Which Mardi Gras parade route is the most famous and well-known in New Orleans?
A) St. Charles Avenue
B) Canal Street
C) Bourbon Street
D) Frenchmen Street
- 15. What is the name of the historic park in New Orleans that is home to St. Louis Cathedral and the Cabildo?
A) Jackson Square
B) Audi Field
C) Louis Armstrong Park
D) City Park
- 16. Which traditional Creole dish is a classic in New Orleans cuisine, containing a mix of rice, vegetables, and meat or seafood?
A) Sushi
B) Spaghetti Carbonara
C) Peking Duck
D) Jambalaya
- 17. What is the name of the main commercial street in the French Quarter of New Orleans?
A) Canal Street
B) Royal Street
C) Magazine Street
D) Bourbon Street
- 18. What is the official language of New Orleans?
A) Spanish
B) French
C) English
D) Italian
- 19. Which legendary voodoo queen is associated with New Orleans and was known for her powers of divination and herbal remedies?
A) Medea
B) Marie Laveau
C) Circe
D) Morgan le Fay
- 20. Which jazz music venue in New Orleans is known to be the birthplace of jazz?
A) Royal Albert Hall
B) Sydney Opera House
C) Carnegie Hall
D) Preservation Hall
- 21. Which European country had a significant influence on the culture and architecture of New Orleans?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) Spain
- 22. What is the signature New Orleans cocktail made with rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters, and sugar, traditionally served in a chilled glass rinsed with absinthe?
A) Margarita
B) Mojito
C) Martini
D) Sazerac
- 23. Which historic event caused widespread devastation in New Orleans in 2005, leading to significant floods and loss of life?
A) Wildfire
B) Earthquake
C) Tsunami
D) Hurricane Katrina
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