Bari

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.

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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 big is Bari?City: over 116 square kilometers (approximately 45 square miles)
2. What language do people speak in Bari?Italian is the official language; Barese dialect is also spoken

Urban Morphology: The study of the physical structure and organization of cities, including their layout and development over time.
Catepanate of Italy: An administrative province of the Byzantine Empire in Southern Italy, with Bari serving as its capital.
Maritime Trade: The transportation of goods and services by sea, a crucial economic activity for port cities like Bari.
Grid-plan Layout: An urban design characterized by streets intersecting at right angles, creating a pattern resembling a grid.