4º - Challenge 4 - Revolutions!

 🌍 Revolution Challenge!

Topic: The 19th-century waves of revolution

Instructions: 

Many revolutions in the 19th century were inspired by ideas of liberty, equality, and nationalism. Think about one of these waves (for example, 1820, 1830, or 1848) and what people were fighting for.

👉 Challenge question:
If you had lived during one of these revolutions, what would you have supported — change or stability? Why?

💬 Write a comment explaining your opinion. Use expressions like I believe…, In my opinion…, because…, for example…

2º - Challenge 3

Hi there!

So... this is the challenge 3!

You have to tell me:

What is it?

Where can you find it?

Who did it?

4º - Music & history

Here you have a pair of songs related to the French Revolution...

Waterloo by Abba, about Napleon's defeat...



... and Viva la vida by Coldplay about Louis XVI's life... and death... This last activity is inspired in another teacher's blog, you can visit his activity in this link.

4º - Music and History

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

4º - Challenge 3

Napoleon Fact or Fiction?

Challenge:
Find one weird, surprising or little-known fact about Napoleon Bonaparte.
Write 2-3 sentences explaining what it is, and say whether you think it changes your opinion of him.

💡 Example:

Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by a horde of wild rabbits during a hunting trip? His men had planned the hunt, but the rabbits, released from cages, ran toward him instead of away! It shows that even the greatest generals can’t control everything…

 

2º - Challenge 2

Hi!

Here we have the second challenge!

It's about Islamic culture... You have to research one of the medieval islamic inventions or contributions to science or knowledge. Choose the one you think it is the most important and tell me why.

4º - Challenge 2

Challenge 2 is devoted to... MARIE ANTOINETTE!

Tell us who she was, and any interesting fact about her life!

The most amazing comment wins a card!

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:

4º - Challenge 1

 💡 Enlightenment Challenge!

The Enlightenment was a time of new ideas about freedom, reason, and progress. Philosophers like Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau questioned old traditions and inspired revolutions.

👉 Challenge question:
If you could invite one Enlightenment thinker to visit the 21st century, who would you choose, and what question would you ask them about today’s world?

Write your answer in a comment below! 📝 Do not forget to sign it!