Understanding the Song 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'

Understanding the Song 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The transcript is a powerful anthem that calls for unity and resistance against oppression. It emphasizes the importance of standing together, fighting for freedom, and the sacrifices required to achieve a better future. The song inspires hope and determination, urging people to join the cause and not be enslaved again.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced in the beginning of the song?

Wealth and power

Resistance and freedom

Love and romance

Nature and beauty

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the song suggest will happen 'when tomorrow comes'?

A new life will start

The world will end

People will forget the past

Everyone will be rich

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the call to action in the second section of the song?

To build a house

To sing a lullaby

To join in a dance

To join in the crusade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the song describe as being 'beyond the barricade'?

A world of wealth

A world of freedom

A world of sorrow

A world of mystery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the beating of the heart echo in the song?

The ticking of a clock

The chirping of birds

The beating of the drums

The sound of the wind

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the song say will water the meadows of France?

Sweat

Rain

Tears

The blood of the martyrs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate message of the song?

To live in peace

To seek wealth

To find love

To fight for freedom