Amsterdam

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/amsterdam

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 Amsterdam?North Holland province, Netherlands, Western Europe
2. How many people live in Amsterdam?Approximately 900,000 residents (2023)
3. When was Amsterdam built?Around the 12th century
4. What language do people speak in Amsterdam?Dutch (official), English widely spoken
5. Why does Amsterdam have so many canals?Amsterdam built its canals in the 17th century to control water, help trade, and grow the city. They form a ring around the city and keep floods out.
6. How do people get around in Amsterdam?Most people use bicycles, and there are also water taxis and a small public transport system. The canals and streets are built for both bikes and boats.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place of outstanding universal value recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Dutch Golden Age: A period of great wealth, art, and science in the Netherlands during the 17th century.
Stock Exchange: A marketplace where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
Municipality: A city or town that is governed by its own local authorities.