4º - Challenge 3

Napoleon Fact or Fiction?

Challenge: Can you discover a surprising, weird or little-known fact about Napoleon Bonaparte?

1. Investigate: Find an unusual fact about Napoleon and check that it is supported by a reliable source.

2. Explain: Write 2–3 sentences explaining what happened.

3. Reflect: Does this fact change your opinion of Napoleon? Why or why not?

4. Give your source: Include a link to the website or source where you found the information.

💡 Example:

Did you know that Napoleon was supposedly once overwhelmed by a group of rabbits during a hunting trip? According to an anecdote recorded by a French general, the rabbits ran towards the hunters instead of escaping. Although the story is famous, some details are difficult to verify!

Your turn! Can you find a fact that will surprise your classmates?

 

4º - Challenge 2 - SOLUTION

Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France and the wife of Louis XVI. Many French people disliked her because she was Austrian, lived a luxurious lifestyle and was seen as disconnected from the poverty suffered by ordinary people.

One interesting fact is that she was only 14 years old when she left Austria to marry the future king of France!

In my opinion, she was both responsible for some of her bad reputation and a victim of propaganda. Her extravagant image made her unpopular, but the famous phrase “Let them eat cake” is not supported by reliable historical evidence and was probably wrongly attributed to her. This shows how rumours could damage her reputation.

4º - UD.2 French revolution: La Marseillaise.

4º - Challenge 2

Challenge 2 is devoted to... MARIE ANTOINETTE!

CHALLENGE 2: MARIE ANTOINETTE — VILLAIN OR VICTIM?

Marie Antoinette is one of the most famous figures of the French Revolution. But was she really the heartless queen people often imagine?

Your mission: Investigate her life and the events leading up to the French Revolution. Then, answer these questions in one comment on the blog:

• Who was Marie Antoinette, and why did many French people dislike her?

• Find one interesting fact about her life that most people might not know.

• In your opinion, was she mainly responsible for her bad reputation, or was she also a victim of propaganda? Explain your answer using one historical fact.

⚠️ No copy-paste! Use your own words and explain your ideas. Be ready to support your opinion with evidence.

🏆 The most original and well-supported comment wins a reward card!

4º - Music and History

 Let's have some fun while remembering the Boston Tea Party...

2º - The Carolingian Empire

Here you have a video about the Middle Ages and the Carolingian Empire. It's in Spanish, so no regrets!

And some more info about Charlemagne:

2º - Challenge 2

Hi there!

So... this is the challenge 2!

🏰 CHALLENGE 2: DISCOVER CARLOMAGNO'S LEGACY!

This week, we are travelling back to the time of Charlemagne (Carlomagno), one of the most powerful rulers of the Middle Ages!

🔎 Look carefully at the picture and investigate!

Answer these questions in one comment on the blog:

1. What is this building? What was it used for?

2. Where is it located? In which present-day country can you find it?

3. Who ordered it to be built, and what was its connection to Charlemagne?

4. Find one interesting fact about this building that you didn't know before.

⚠️ Remember: Don't copy and paste! Use your own words and write complete sentences.

🏆 The most interesting and well-explained comment wins a card!

2º - Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca

Os dejo algunos videos relacionadas con nuestro tema del Islam, así podéis ver cómo se desarrollan las peregrinaciones a La Meca cada año.
Solo el primero está en inglés, así practicáis un poco, es el más completo.