Bologna

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/bologna

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 Bologna?Northern Italy, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region
2. How big is Bologna?Approximately 140 square kilometers (54 square miles) for the city proper
3. What is the capital of Bologna?Capital city of the Emilia-Romagna region
4. What language do people speak in Bologna?Italian is the official language; Emilian dialect also spoken
5. When was Bologna built?Ancient origins (Etruscan Felsina); University founded AD 1088
6. Why does Bologna have so many different people living there?Many people from over 150 countries live in Bologna, which makes the city very diverse and full of different cultures.

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