Festival of Giant Kites Insights

Festival of Giant Kites Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the Festival de Varela Tusky Grant, a celebration of All Saints Day in Guatemala, where giant kites are flown to honor ancestors. It delves into the historical impact of colonialism and civil war on Mayan culture, highlighting the resilience of traditions. The process of constructing these kites involves months of preparation and teamwork, with the kites serving as a medium for community expression. The kites are seen as works of art with a lifecycle, symbolizing the connection between the living and the dead.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Festival of Giant Kites?

To compete in kite flying

To remember ancestors and connect with them

To mark the beginning of summer

To celebrate the harvest season

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which holiday coincides with the Festival of Giant Kites?

Thanksgiving

All Saints Day

Easter

Christmas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event in the 1980s affected Mayan culture?

A technological revolution

An economic boom

A civil war

A severe drought

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long do teams prepare for the Festival of Giant Kites?

Four months

Six months

Two months

One week

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do teams typically construct their giant kites?

In open fields

In homes, gymnasiums, and churches

In schools

In public parks

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials are used to create the images on the kites?

Plastic and wire

Tissue paper and glue

Wood and nails

Fabric and thread

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who primarily makes up the teams that build the kites?

Young men, including friends and relatives

Local government officials

Elderly community members

Professional artists

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