5 Questions
Who led the Spanish Expedition that explored lands held by Native Indian populations (Caddo & Tunica)?
Hernando de Soto
What year did Hernando de Soto navigate down the Mississippi River all the way to the Gulf of Mexico?
1543
Who named 'La Louisiane' for Louis XIV, King of France?
Robert Cavelier de La Salle
Who founded the first permanent settlement in Louisiana at Fort Maurepas?
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
When was La Nouvelle-Orléans founded?
1718
Test your knowledge of the exploration and colonization of La Nouvelle-France (New France) and Louisiana in this quiz. Learn about the Spanish expeditions led by Panfilo de Narváez and Hernando de Soto, as well as other key events that shaped this region's history.
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