""Puck Fair"" Is Held In County Kerry

""Puck Fair"" Is Held In County Kerry

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video discusses the Puck Goat Festival in Killorglin, Ireland, where a goat is crowned as king. It provides historical context involving Oliver Cromwell's visit to the fair and the tradition of crowning the goat, which dates back to the 1650s. The video also highlights the festival's traditions, including horse trading and saloon celebrations in honor of King Puck.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main event at the Puck Goat Festival in Killorglin?

Crowning a horse as king

Crowning a goat as king

Crowning a cow as king

Crowning a sheep as king

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the historical figure that visited Killorglin Fair in a hurry?

Oliver Cromwell

King Henry VIII

Napoleon Bonaparte

Queen Elizabeth I

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Oliver Cromwell find at the Killorglin Fair?

A herd of cows

A solitary goat

A flock of sheep

A group of horses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity is highlighted as part of the fair's tradition?

Horse racing

Horse trading

Goat racing

Sheep shearing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the saloons remain open all day during the festival?

For a music festival

To welcome tourists

In honor of King Puck

To celebrate the harvest