Running of the bulls

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/running-of-the-bulls

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the spanish term for the event?Encierro
2. What is the primary location of famous event?Pamplona, Spain
3. Why do people run with bulls in Pamplona?People run with bulls in Pamplona to celebrate the Sanfermines festival in honor of Saint Fermin. It brings the community together and shows courage and teamwork.
4. How do the bulls get from the pasture to the city streets?In the past, farmers would guide the bulls through town streets by shouting and using sticks. Over time, this guiding became a fun event where people joined in.

Toro Bravo: A breed of Spanish bull specifically bred for its aggressive temperament, commonly used in bullfighting.
Sanfermines: A renowned nine-day festival celebrated annually in Pamplona, Spain, featuring the running of the bulls as its central event.
Occitan Region: A historical region in southern France where specific cultural traditions, including bull-running with Camargue cattle, are observed.
Abrivado: The Occitan term for a traditional Provençal event involving the herding of bulls through towns, often a precursor to street runs.