Gunpowder Night, Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night

Fifth of November

Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primary in Great Britain. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Guypowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords.

Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London, and months later the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot´s failure.

Source: Wikipedia

                                             

                                    

                                

                                 

                                                            

Tasks:

1. Watch the videos and understand what the origin of  the present celebration is. 

2. Answer the following questions about the famous Plot. In case of doubt, link to:

http://www.parliament.uk/about/faqs/house-of-commons-faqs/gunpowder-plot/

Questions:

a. What exactly was the Gunpowder Plot?

b. Who was involved in the Plot?

c. How was the Plot discovered?

d. What happened to Guy Fawkes and the other conspirators?

e. How is the Gunpowder Plot remembered?

f. Are the Houses of Parliament still searched before State Opening?

g. Does the cellar where Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament still exist?

3. Enjoy the crossword.