Aarhus

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/aarhus

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Aarhus?Eastern coast of Jutland, Denmark, situated on the Kattegat sea
2. How many people live in Aarhus?Approximately 290,000 inhabitants within the municipality
3. How big is Aarhus?867.7 square kilometers for the municipality
4. When was Aarhus built?Late 8th century as a harbor settlement
5. What language do people speak in Aarhus?Danish
6. What is the capital of Aarhus?Aarhus is the main city of Aarhus Municipality

Kattegat Sea: A marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean located between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, connecting to the Baltic Sea.
Viking Age: A period of Scandinavian history, roughly from the late 8th to the mid-11th century, characterized by Norse exploration, raids, and trade.
Bishopric: The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop, historically a significant administrative and religious center.
Market Town Privileges: Legal rights granted to a town, enabling it to hold markets, collect tolls, and engage in specific forms of commerce.