Acre, Israel

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/acre-israel

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. How many people live in Acre, Israel?53,422 (2023 estimate)
2. How big is Acre, Israel?Approximately 14 square kilometers (5.4 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Acre, Israel?Acre
4. What language do people speak in Acre, Israel?Hebrew and Arabic are the primary languages of daily life and administration
5. When was Acre, Israel built?Continuously inhabited since the Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000-1550 BCE)
6. Why is Acre a UNESCO World Heritage site?Because its old city has buildings and walls from many eras, showing how people lived there for thousands of years.

Levant: The eastern Mediterranean region, encompassing countries like Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.
Crusader States: Feudal polities established in the Eastern Mediterranean by Western European Christians during the Crusades.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area which is internationally recognized for its outstanding universal value and is protected by international treaties.
Baháʼí Faith: A monotheistic religion founded in the 19th century, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind.