History | Fables, Legends and History

What is a fable?

• A made up story with imaginary characters and settings.
• A true story.
• A story that can have some truth in it and some made up ideas.
• A factual story.

Who is known for writing a collection of famous fables?

• William Shakespeare
• Aesop
• Homer
• J.R.R. Tolkien

Which genre of writing usually features talking animals as characters?

• Myths
• Legends
• Fables
• Historical text

What is a legend?

• A story that can have some truth in it and some made up ideas.
• A short story with a moral lesson.
• A scary story featuring ghosts.
• A story written after the year 2000.

Fables are meant to teach us a moral lesson.

• True
• False

The facts in a legend are often exaggerated to make them more fun and exciting!

• True
• False

Legends are always true stories.

• True
• False

When did the Arabs take over Malta?

• 870 A.D.
• 1091 A.D.
• 1127 A.D.
• 1174 A.D.

What religion did the Arabs follow?

• Christianity
• Judaism
• Islam
• Catholicism

What contribution did the Arabs make to Malta's culture?

• They introduced the Maltese flag.
• They improved agriculture and introduced new trees.
• They built tall skyscrapers in Malta.
• They introduded the Catholic faith.