Town Criers in History

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What was the role of the town crier?

To capture events for public events

To protect the monarch

To inform the townspeople of the latest news and important information (correct)

To enforce tax increases

Why were town criers protected by the law?

Because they were exempt from tax increases

Because they enforced laws in the town

Because they were responsible for public events

Because they acted on behalf of the monarch (correct)

What did town criers traditionally say to start and finish their announcements?

"Attention" and "May our ruler be blessed"

"Important news" and "God bless our ruler"

"Oyez, oyez, oyez." and "God save the King' or 'God save the Queen" (correct)

"Listen" and "Long live the King"

Why did the film crew on David Attenborough’s BBC series intervene to save penguins?

The penguins were unable to get out of a gully after a storm Signup and view all the answers

Why did veteran wildlife cameraman Doug Allan support the intervention to save penguins?

"All they did was create an escape route for them" Signup and view all the answers

What was the traditional announcement to start a town crier's message?

Oyez, oyez, oyez Signup and view all the answers

Why were town criers protected by the law?

They acted on behalf of the monarch Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the film crew to intervene and save the penguins in David Attenborough's BBC series?

The penguins were unable to get out of a gully Signup and view all the answers

When did town criers traditionally finish their announcements?

'God save the King' or 'God save the Queen' Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of town criers' roles in modern times?

Rare to non-existent, but may appear in celebrations and public events Signup and view all the answers

Town Criers in History

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Questions and Answers

What was the role of the town crier?

Why were town criers protected by the law?

What did town criers traditionally say to start and finish their announcements?

Why did the film crew on David Attenborough’s BBC series intervene to save penguins?

Why did veteran wildlife cameraman Doug Allan support the intervention to save penguins?

What was the traditional announcement to start a town crier's message?

Why were town criers protected by the law?

What was the main reason for the film crew to intervene and save the penguins in David Attenborough's BBC series?

When did town criers traditionally finish their announcements?

What is the current status of town criers' roles in modern times?

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