Task description & scene summary
Task description:
Listen to the History of Easter in the Western World in this short video ans answer the questions as they appear.
Scene summary:
The History of Easter in the Western World as it has evolved through the centuries is presented in a short video .
Video source: Bet You Didn't Know: Easter Traditions | History
Video length: 3 minutes 10 seconds
Video genre: Documentary film
Lesson type: Basic listening comprehension - Hearing check ("Can you make out the words being said?")
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Copyright license: iSLCollective Copyright License
Video quiz questions (printable)
1)
Fill the gap: At Easter we celebrate the _____________ of Jesus.
2)
Fill the gap: Easter is a time for ___________ and _____________
3)
Fill the gap: The early Christians adopted Easter from a ___________ celebration of a goddess of fertility.
4)
Fill the gap: The rabbit symbolises ____________ so it is associated with spring when we celebrate Easter.
5) In Germany kids wait for the Easter
- cuckoo
- fox
- bunny
6)
Fill the gap: Eggs are a special treat after the Easter _________ when you cannot eat them or other foods like meat or cheese.
7)
Fill the gap: Decorating eggs at Easter started in __________
8)
Fill the gap: In America Easter is all about ____________
9) Jelly beans are so popular at Easter because...
- they look like little eggs
- they are loved by American kids
- they are cheap
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