my folk tale for history grade 10 term 1

a tale i used to help learners understand the concept of communism and capitalism

1. Clever Ducks, Cunning Foxes: A Tale of

Once upon a time, In a wide marsh, ducks worked hard every day, gathering
food and keeping the ponds alive. But foxes watched from the banks. Clever and
sly, they stole the fattest ducks and took the grain, saying:
"We are clever hunters. Without us, you would have nothing."
The ducks grew thin and tired.
One day, a wise bear appeared and said:
"Why let the foxes steal from you? If you unite and share what
you gather, you will be stronger than they are."
The ducks followed the bear’s advice. Together, they drove the foxes away and
shared all the food. For a time, every duck had enough.
But soon, the bear claimed control. He decided who ate and who did not. The
ducks realized they were safe from the foxes, but now they lived under the
bear’s rule.



moral
unity
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power
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2. Knowledge Check
Test your understanding of the historical allegory with these quiz questions.
Select the correct answer for each question.
Question 1
Who were the foxes in history?
A) Capitalists
Question 3
Who was the bear?
A) Stalin
Question 2
Who were the ducks?
B) Workers
B) Capitalists
A) Workers
Question 4
What is the moral of the fable?