1) Fairy tales are a universal way for societies to convey history, knowledge, and moral values across generations through oral storytelling traditions. 2) The document discusses several famous fairy tales from different parts of the world, including Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves from Arab legends, Ferhad and Shirin from Persian legends, King Arthur from Celtic legends, Kirikou and the Sorceress from African tales, Hansel and Gretel from European fairy tales, and The Snake Prince from Asian legends. 3) Each tale is briefly summarized and includes a multiple choice question about a key detail from the story, allowing the reader to test their understanding of the essential elements from the fairy tales.