Bordeaux

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. Where is Bordeaux?Southwestern France, situated on the Garonne River estuary
2. How many people live in Bordeaux?City proper: approx. 250,000; Metropolitan area: over 1 million
3. What is the capital of Bordeaux?Capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the Gironde department
4. What language do people speak in Bordeaux?French (official); historical presence of Occitan
5. When was Bordeaux built?Roman settlement 'Burdigala' established circa 3rd century BC
6. What makes Bordeaux famous for wine?Bordeaux is known for its world‑renowned wine industry, with vineyards that produce a large part of France’s fine wines.

Terroir: The complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced, including factors such as soil, topography, and climate.
Oenology: The science and study of wine and winemaking.
Négociant: A wine merchant who buys grapes or wine from growers and then bottles and sells it under their own label.
Gallo-Roman: Relating to the period when Gaul (modern France) was under Roman rule.