Caen

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Caen?Prefecture of Calvados department, northwestern France
2. How many people live in Caen?City proper: 105,512 (2018); Functional urban area: 470,000
3. What language do people speak in Caen?French (official); Norman dialect has historical significance
4. When was Caen built?Historical development significant from the 11th century under William the Conqueror
5. What is Caen famous for?Caen is famous for its castles, the historic home of William the Conqueror, and a special museum that teaches about peace.
6. Who was William the Conqueror and why is he important to Caen?William the Conqueror was the Duke of Normandy who invaded England in 1066. He chose Caen as his final resting place and built many important buildings there.

Prefecture: The administrative seat of a French department, serving as its capital.
Commune: The basic administrative division in France, similar to a municipality.
Functional Urban Area: A measure of a city's economic and social influence, including its surrounding commuter towns.
Battle of Normandy: The 1944 Allied campaign to liberate Western Europe, commencing with D-Day.