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WorksheetsLas Fallas
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 10mins
When did the tradition of the festival begin?
at the end of the 17th century
in the 18th century
in the 19th century
a thousand years ago
Who started the ritual of burning wooden candelabra?
town politicians
a few sculptors
craftsmen
popular painters
What is a ''ninot''?
a plastic structure
the ritual of burning
a small doll
cartoon-like puppet
What were the structures built for?
just for fun
to celebrate the coming of spring
for people to pray to them
to celebrate the artists who made them
What are the structures made of and covered with?
plastic structure covered with textiles
wooden structure covered with cotton
wooden structure covered with cardboard and textiles
plastic structure covered with cardboard and cotton
What do the ninots convey?
satirical criticism
serious political issues
a fun way of living
troubles of everyday life
Who is the patron saint of carpenters?
Saint Mary
Saint Patrick
Saint Joseph
Saint John
What is the ''planta''?
the moment when a falla is finished and ready to be displayed
the moment when a falla is painted and ready to be transported
the moment when a falla is covered with cardboard
What is essential to the organization of the event?
the actions of the town council
neighbourhoods and teamwork
a small group of artists
the citizens and travelers working together
When is the climax of the festival?
in the afternoon on 19th March
at the end of 19th March (midnight)
in the morning of 20th March
on 17th March
What are the main characteristics of the festival?
fireworks, loud noises and individual artists
structures, fireworks and races
structures, fireworks, satire
structures, clothes, dances
Which is true about the structures?
they are easy to make in a few months
they are purchased by famous actors
they take about a year to make by hand and are very expensive
they are made in factories
Some structures are over thirty metres high
True
False
What picture represents Las Fallas in Spain?
