Alameda Central

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/alameda-central

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 Alameda Central?Cuauhtémoc borough, downtown Mexico City, Mexico
2. How many people live in Alameda Central?Part of Mexico City's metropolitan population (over 22 million)
3. How big is Alameda Central?Approximately 8.5 hectares (about 21 acres)
4. What is the capital of Alameda Central?Mexico City
5. What language do people speak in Alameda Central?Spanish
6. When was Alameda Central built?1592

Metropolis: A very large and busy city, often the main city of a country or region.
Urban Development: The process of building and improving cities.
Colonial Era: The period when a country or region was ruled by another, often distant, country.
Social Fabric: The structure and relationships that make up a society.