HOMEWORK: A magical place in Europe - listening comprehension

Hello my dear students, 

This time I`m sharing the video about magical Matera I became impressed with a few years ago. It`s located in Southern Italy, to be more precise, in the region of Basilicata. What you should know is the fact that Mel Gibson`s "Passion" was directed in this city. I have visited this amazingly breathtaking place twice, and, I hope to come back there again in the near future. It`s well-known for its unique historical centre "Sassi" (considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1993). I won`t tell you more, just watch the video, enjoy it and do some exercises :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by9cGVVfnYw&t=5s

QUESTIONS:

What era does the city date back to?

Which century were frescos painted in?

What is pignata?

Why is Matera called 'the forgotten land'? When did it change? Who contributed to it?

What happened in 1935 in Matera?

Who wrote the book "Christ stopped at Eboli" (1945)? Why was the book so essential for the Italians?

What may the doors and windows of the houses carved in rock symbolize according to Levy?

Why was the city called 'a city of suffer'?

What is pecorino? 

How did they prepare one of traditional dishes?

What was the custom in the 17th century?

What did shepards use to do in the caves until 1963?

How old are the paitings in the cave? Are their authors known? Who could paint these frescos?

What is the forbidden fruit presented in the fresco?

What does 'podolica' mean? 

Why is it good to stretch the curd?

What is the process of preparation of 'caciocavallo'?

NOUNS:
corridors - 

settlement - 

Paleolithic times - 

stall - 

butcher-

chimney vs fireplace - 

dried sausage - 

blessing -

licking channel - 
veneration - 

fresco - 

Bizantaine style - 

the forgotten land - 

shutter - 

ewe - 

lamb - 

peasant - 

shephard - 

in the middle of nowhere - 

a herd of (cows) - 

wilderness - 

sheep chase - 
monk - 
genesis = origin - 
chapel - 

forearm - 

tentacles - 
infiltration - 

ADJECTIIVES:
picturesque - 
external - 
medieval  - 
precious -
weird - 
gorgeous - 
spectacular - 
unexpected - 

rare - 

speechless - 
grainy - 

stretched-curd (cheese) - 

ashamed vs shameful  - 

luxury vs luxurious -

ADVERBS:

vertically -

horizontally -
presumably - 
gradually - 

VERBS/ PHRASES:
to be carved in rock - 

to burst with (a variety of vegetables) - 

to restore sth -

to twine around sth - 

more pics:  http://italy-through-myeyes.blogspot.it/p/matera-basilicata_3.html