History for Kids: Stage 2 - Global Celebrations and Commemorations

The video is part of a history series for kids, focusing on global celebrations and their historical significance. It covers Independence Day in the USA, Chinese New Year, and Ramadan, highlighting their cultural and historical contexts. The lesson aims to teach children about diversity and historical inquiry, encouraging them to understand and appreciate different cultural practices.

What is the main focus of Lesson 5 in the history series?

• The process of historical inquiry

• Global celebrations and diversity

• The history of Australia

• The development of identity

Why is Independence Day celebrated on the 4th of July in the United States?

• It is the day the US Constitution was signed

• It marks the end of the Civil War

• It commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• It celebrates the first American president

Which of the following is a traditional activity during Chinese New Year?

• Exchanging gifts of green packets

• Wearing blue clothes

• Setting off firecrackers

• Eating turkey

What is the mythological reason behind the loud sounds and bright colors during Chinese New Year?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the ancestors

• To welcome the new year

• To scare away the beast Nian

What is the primary purpose of fasting during Ramadan?

• To celebrate the end of the year

• To experience the hardships of others

• To prepare for a feast

• To lose weight

During Ramadan, when do Muslims break their fast?

• At noon

• After sunset

• Before sunrise

• At midnight

Who is exempt from fasting during Ramadan?

• Young children and the elderly

• Everyone

• Only adults

• People who are traveling