Alibaba Group

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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/alibaba-group

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. When was Alibaba Group built?April 4, 1999
2. What is Alibaba Group known for?Completed the largest IPO in history in 2014, raising $25 billion
3. What is the headquarters?Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
4. Why did Alibaba start with Alibaba.com before Taobao?It began as Alibaba.com to help Chinese manufacturers sell to other businesses worldwide. Then it added Taobao to sell directly to people in China.
5. How does Alibaba help people pay for things online?Alibaba created Alipay, a digital payment app that lets people pay safely on the internet and also offers other services like budgeting and shopping help.

Conglomerate: A large company composed of several different businesses operating in various industries.
Digital Ecosystem: A network of interconnected digital services and platforms that work together to serve users.
Super-app: A mobile application that provides a wide range of services beyond its original function, often integrating messaging, payments, and shopping.
Antitrust Issues: Concerns or legal actions related to monopolies or unfair business practices that restrict competition.