Story Time
The Grandfather's Story
Hover over any phrase below to see its Turkish meaning.
Quick Check: True or False?
1. Grandfather says housework is harder today.
2. Neighbourhood relations were important in the past.
Check Understanding
Quiz Time
1 Why don’t people buy special clothes for religious festivals nowadays?
2 Why is housework easier nowadays?
3 What was neighbourhood like in the past?
4 What was good about reading in the past?
BONUS TOPIC
The Tradition of Jereed
"Jereed used to be very popular all over Anatolia 50-60 years ago... Men used to play this game and generally perform it at weddings, on special days or at fairs... If the players are on horses, there are two teams and ten people in each team."
Question 5: Where is Jereed typically performed?
Interactive Activity
Past vs. Present Sort
SENTENCES
Drag the cards below to the correct time period.
Characteristics of the Past
Characteristics of the 21st Century
Challenge: Sentence Scramble
Click the words in the correct order to form a sentence about the past.
Traditional Arts
Arts Challenge
Tick the characteristics that belong to each art form.
Select features of Karagöz & Hacivat:
Select features of Meddah:
Select features of Orta Oyunu:
Mystery Riddle
"I perform alone with my stick and handkerchief. I tell stories and imitate many people. Who am I?"
I am a Meddah!