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The Gunpowder plot - Escape game

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Created on October 4, 2023

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Notes about the Gunpowder plot

The Gunpowder plot

Use it with caution

Created by Mrs Protteau

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London, 1605

There are rumours about a conspiracy to kill the King. Investigate and stop the conspirators before it's too late!

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Missions

The Houses of Parliament

Find out about the plot to stop it.

The religious context

Gunpowder

A letter

The plot

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Mission

Plae

Find out about the religious context.

King James I

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Read the following text. Be ready to answer some questions.

That's why King Henry VIII decided to reject Catholicism, and to create a new official religion in 1534: the Church of England.

England used to be a Catholic country until 1534.
King Henry VIII wanted to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, in order to marry Anne Boleyn, because he wanted to have a son, but the Pope* did not accept.
Henry VIII became the head of the new Church, divorced his wife and he imposed this new religion in England. Then, he ordered the dissolution of Catholic religious houses.
* The Pope: the Head of the Catholic Church.

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Who founded the Church of England?

A. Henry VII

B. Henry VIII

C. Edward VI

D. Richard II

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Why did Henry VIII decide to create a new religion?

A. He did not like the Pope.

B. He wanted to be creative.

C. He wanted to divorce his wife.

D. He did not enjoy the religious ceremonies of Catholicism.

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When was the Church of England created?

A. In 1634.

B. in 1534.

C. In 1354.

D. In 2023.

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Mary I was Catholic and she immediately restored Catholicism. She abolished Edward's religious reforms and she ordered the execution of 280 Protestants. That is the reason why she is nicknamed "Bloody Mary". She died in 1558.

Read the following text. Be ready to answer some questions.

After Henry VIII's death in 1547, his son, Edward VI, became the new King. He was only 9 years old.

During his reign, the Church of England was reformed and evolved into a more Protestant religion. Edward VI died when he was 15. His half-sister, Mary, King Henry VIII's first child, became Queen in 1553.

Elizabeth I, the second born and last of Henry VIII's children, succeeded Mary I from 1558 to 1603. She established the Church of England and Catholics were persecuted again. For example, she had 100 Catholic priests executed.

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How old was Edward I when he became king?

A. He was 25 years old.

B. He was 39 years old.s.

C. He was 5 years old.

D. He was 9 years old.

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Why is Mary I nicknamed "Bloody Mary"?

A. She enjoyed drinking cocktails.

B. She persecuted Protestants.

C. She persecuted Catholics.

D. She really liked red meat.

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well done!

So now you know about the religious context right before King James I's reign.

Woow!!

Catholics hoped that King James I would be more tolerant towards their faith, but he was not.

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Missions

The Houses of Parliament

Find out about the plot to stop it.

Gunpowder

The religious context

A letter

The plot

Click on the picture of the conspirators.

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Mission

The conspirators

Find out what the Gunpowder plot is.

Guy Fawkes

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Awesome!!

great work!

You've discovered what the Gunpowder Plot is! Guy Fawkes and the other conspirators want to blow up the Parliament to kill the King and restore Catholicism.

Hurry up, you still need to stop them before it happens!

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Missions

The Houses of Parliament

Gunpowder

Find out about the plot to stop it.

The religious context

A letter

The plot

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Click on the barrels of gunpowder and complete the tasks. Write the passwords to access your next step.

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The plotters are ready. Let's see if you are!

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Do you have the password?

What is the password?

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What is the password?

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What is the password?

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BO

What is the password?

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BOO

What is the password?

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BOOM!

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Keep it up!!

Excellent job! Let's warn the King!

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Missions

The Houses of Parliament

Gunpowder

Find out about the plot to stop it.

A letter

The religious context

The plot

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How can you warn the King?

An anonymous letter

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Oh yeah!!

With the anonymous letter, everybody was warned and the royal guards are now looking for Guy Fawkes.

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The Houses of Parliament

Let's arrest Guy Fawkes!

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Gunpowder

Find out about the plot to stop it.

A letter

The religious context

The plot

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

Keep searching

He's here!

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Congratulations!

You have stopped the conspiracy! Find out what happened after the Gunpowder plot.

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Guy Fawkes was imprisoned in the Tower of London where he was tortured. He ended up giving the name of the other plotters. They were all brutally executed. After the failed Gunpowder Plot, the anti-Catholic repression became more severe.
Today
Remember, remember, the 5th of November...

First, work on a poem.

Every year, the Queen or King visits the Parliament to read a text. Ever since the Gunpowder plot, the Yeomen check the cellars of the Palace of Westminster.
Today

The Opening of Parliament.

Click on the mask to take up the next challenge.
Watch the video. Stop at 2:31.
Well done!If you managed to finish on time, here are 2 extra challenges for you (click on the bonfire and on the purple fireworks).
Credits
Credits
Videos: - Gunpowder Plot, stories from Parliament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YptNONmnXH0 https://youtu.be/edhuXbE_nBk - Remember, remember, the 5th of November: https://youtu.be/b5z6DV50x-M Pictures: - Various illustrations: https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/ - Stills from the videos Gunpowder Plot, stories from Parliament - Opening of Parliament: https://live.staticflickr.com/5468/7165380794_c8bfdfe665_b.jpg https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/05/10/14/eb9d2f12314fa9f3ffb979b0c9c426f0Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNjUyMjczODAz-2.66816915.jpg

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Oh no!

Keep trying!

Wait, what?!

Keep trying!

Wait, what?!

Keep trying!

that's not the password!

try again!

Come on, that's just a barrel! Stop wasting time, find Guy Fawkes!