Themes and Issues in Fallas Festival

Themes and Issues in Fallas Festival

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores Valencia's satirical art through its fallas, highlighting the winning falla, Cromática, which addresses mythological themes and current social issues. It also covers the Convento de Jerusalén's Western-themed falla critiquing human rights and the Plaza del Pilar's humorous take on family challenges. The video concludes with a focus on educational themes in the Fallas Infantiles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary theme of the ninots displayed at the Fallas festival in Valencia?

Scientific discoveries

Religious stories

Historical events

Satirical art

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous international figures are mentioned as being part of the ninots?

Emmanuel Macron and Justin Trudeau

Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi

Pedro Sánchez and Kim Jong-un

Barack Obama and Angela Merkel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of the winning falla 'Cromática'?

Historical reenactments

Mythological figures addressing modern issues

Environmental conservation

Technological advancements

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which global issues are highlighted in the 'Cromática' falla?

Climate change and deforestation

War in Ukraine and economic crisis

Pandemic response and healthcare

Space exploration and AI development

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theme is explored in the third-place falla 'Convento de Jerusalén'?

Modern technology

Ancient Egypt

The Wild West and human rights

Medieval Europe

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the budget for the 'Convento de Jerusalén' falla?

200,000 euros

255,000 euros

300,000 euros

150,000 euros

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the theme of the second-place falla at Plaza del Pilar?

Survival and family challenges

Cultural diversity

Space exploration

Historical battles

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What educational concept is highlighted in the winning children's falla?

The number 3

The alphabet

Basic colors

Simple shapes