ALL ABOUT IRELAND (Chapters 5 & 6)

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Dancing masters from Europe mixed the traditional Irish music and ...

• European dance styles

• French dance styles

• Swedish dance styles

• British dance styles

Chapter 5 (Irish Traditions, Holidays and Customs

Dancing masters often performed for people at ...

Chapter 5 (Irish Traditions, Holidays and Customs

Today, how are dancing competitions called in Ireland?

• Fairs

• Lord of the Dance

• Feis

• Riverdance

Chapter 5 (Irish Traditions, Holidays and Customs

When is St Patrick's Day celebrated? What do they usually do?

• 17th March. They often go to church and eat a meal with their family, They also go to parades.

• 17th March. They often go to church and eat a meal in the countryside with their families.

• 17th March. They often go to dancing classes.

Chapter 5 (Irish Traditions, Holidays and Customs

What is a shamrock?

• A small flower with with white petals and a yellow

• A plant which large and delicate flowers, which are often red

• A plant that has three round leaves on each stem

Chapter 5 (Irish Traditions, Holidays and Customs

Is the legend about St Patrick and the snakes really true?

• Yes, it is. He expelled all the snakes from Ireland.

• No, it isn't. There were never snakes in Ireland but snakes often represent evil and St Patrick tried to expel evil from Ireland.

Chapter 5 (Irish Traditions, Holidays and Customs

Which of the following images correspond to the typical ring used in some Irish weddings? (claddagh ring)

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Chapter 5 (Irish Traditions, Holidays and Customs

The custom of dressing up at Halloween comes from the old _________________ of wearing costumes to look like evil spirits.

Chapter 5 (Irish Traditions, Holidays and Customs

What is "Souling" about?

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• Children knocked on windows and sang songs.

• Children asked for food and if they didn't receive any, they would throw some eggs.

• Children knocked on doors and sang songs or prayed for the souls of the dead in return for food.

Chapter 6: Myths and Legends

Which of the following images correspond to the typical Irish "Leprechaun"?

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