Lesson 2.2 - Thanksgiving+meanwhile in the UK

Lesson 2.1

Thanksgiving and meanwhile in the UK...

What did we deal with last week?

What is this rock called?

You will now be quizzed on what you know about Thanksgiving

When is Thanksgiving celebrated this year?

1. 10 oktober
2. 24 oktober
3. 10 november
4. 24 november

Which two groups were present during the First Thanksgiving feast? Select one of the two (two peoples are false).

1. Americans
2. Eskimos
3. Native Americans
4. Pilgrims

The pilgrims left the UK, and set sail for the New World (America), but before they journeyed to the New World they also lived in another country for a few years. Which country was that?

True or false: the pilgrims were catholic.

1. True
2. False

Many of the 100 pilgrims died after they arrived because of the harsh winter. How many died?

1. 25%
2. 50%
3. 75%
4. 100%

What was the native called that helped the pilgrims during the first winter?

1. Squanto
2. Pocahonthas
3. Winnetou
4. Wampanoag

This is a present day tradition. Where is this parade?

1. Washington DC
2. Los Angeles
3. New York
4. Miami

What sport is often played/watched during this holiday?

1. Cricket
2. Basketball
3. American football
4. Lacrosse

Bonus question (in Dutch): Waarom hadden de Pilgrims Engeland verlaten?

1. Ze wilde op zoek naar nieuwe rijkdommen
2. Ze werden vervolgd
3. Ze werden gestuurd

Slightly later in the UK...

Gunpowder Treason

Slightly later, the Gunpowder Treason happened.

A couple of catholic men tried to assasinate the protestant king. (The tables had turned.) A man named Guy Fawkes was their leader.

The men failed and were captured.

To celebrate the failed assassination, the British now still celebrate Bonfire Night.

A famous rhyme...

Remember, remember, the fifth of november. The Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot

What do you know about this mask?

V For Vendetta

The first time that mask was seen, was in the film. After that, another organisation started using it...

Before reading the text...

... do the first exercise "MATCH THE WORDS"

Read the text...

... and answer the questions