Chapter 7
This European nation established a large colonial empire in the Americas, with territories ranging from Canada to Argentina, including a famous settlement in the Caribbean.
What is Spain?
This German monk is credited with starting the Reformation by posting his 95 Theses in 1517, criticizing the Catholic Church's practices, especially indulgences.
Who is Martin Luther?
Most planters came from this country
What is England?
This Christmas tradition, which involves decorating a tree with lights and ornaments, is believed to have been popularized in Germany during the 16th century.
What is a Christmas tree?
This 1990 Christmas movie features a young boy named Kevin who is left home alone and must defend his house from burglars during the holiday season.
What is Home Alone?
This helped to measure speed
What is the log and line?
This was a special prayer you could buy to shorten your time in Purgatory.
What is an indulgence?
This English king initiated the Ulster Plantation
The Christmas Truce, when British and German soldiers stopped fighting for Christmas, happened during which war?
What is World War One?
This is a 2004 animated film, where the protagonist boards a magical train.
What is The Polar Express?
This was the year Columbus travelled to the New World
What is 1492?
This letter was sent by the Pope and told Luther to stop reforming - Luther later burned it.
This was a fortified house or castle surrounded by a protective wall or ditch. All undertakers had to build one.
What is a bawn?
This Christmas story, written by Charles Dickens in 1843, tells the tale of a miserly old man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
What is "A Christmas Carol"?
The burglars in Home Alone go by this name
These people included Cortes and Pizarro. They took over civilisations in the New World
Who are the Conquistadors?
This English king broke away from the Catholic Church in the 1530s to establish the Church of England after the Pope refused to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
Who is Henry VIII?
This period of violence between Nationalists and Unionists took place during the 20th century in Northern Ireland, and it was a long-term impact of the Ulster Plantation.
This was the original colour of Santa's outft.
What is green/brown?
This classic 1946 Christmas movie tells the story of George Bailey, a man who learns the value of his life after being shown what the world would be like without him, thanks to the help of an angel named Clarence.
What is It's A Wonderful Life?
Columbus Day is celebrated in America during this month.
This key belief of Martin Luther's, teaches that individuals are made right before God through faith, rather than through good works or the sacraments.
What is Justification by Faith Alone?
The Spanish landed here during the Nine Years War.
What is Kinsale, county Cork?
This popular Christmas drink, made from milk, sugar, and spices, is often served with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon and is traditionally associated with the holiday season.
What is eggnog?
The Grinch lays siege on this town during the movie "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
What is Whoville?