The History of Easter

 

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?")

Level: 

• Intermediate (B1)

Student types: 

• elementary school

Vocabulary: 

• Easter

Copyright license: iSLCollective Copyright License

First published: 2020-04-09, 08:39:34 (GMT+1)

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