The Brothers Grimm
What are folktales?
Traditional stories or legends told through generations.
Why do the boys first go into the forest?
To get water for their new-born sister.
What was the name of the 1st Emperor of China?
Qin Shihuang
Terracotta?
A type of clay used for making things like pots, statues and tiles.
Who were Grimm's Fairy Tales originally written for?
Adults; they were dark and scary!
What language were the tales originally published in (1812-1814)?
German
Why do the boys drop the water jug?
They are fighting with each other
What did the 1st Emperor do during his reign?
- Started building the Great Wall of China
- Built a road network
- Introduced a new writing system, currency and measurements
- Built a large terracotta army
Emperor
A leader of a group of regions or countries.
How many sons did the man and woman have?
7
What were the Grimm brothers called?
Jacob and Wilhelm
What does the father wish when his boys don't return?
That they were all turned into ravens!
Was the army always a light brown?
No, it was once very colorful!
Misfortune?
Bad luck
How long did it take for the paint to fall off?
The same time it takes to boil an egg
What did German people think about forests?
They were dangerous places they didn't want their children playing in.
What does the sister use as a key to get inside the ravens house?
Her finger!
What did Chinese and German researchers create?
A special liquid to preserve the soldiers' colors.
Accidentally?
Something that happens without you planning it.
What does Rong Bo think the next challenge is?
To apply the colors to the army again
How did the Brothers Grimm change their stories to be more suitable for children?
They "softened" them and added drawings.
What does the 7th raven find in his cup?
His parent's ring!
Why is the dirt important?
Because it contains traces of the colors of the army. It is an artefact in itself.
Folktale
Traditional stories or legends told through generations
Where did the girl hide after going into her brothers (the ravens) house?
Behind the door