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Christ the Redeemer (statue)

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/christ-the-redeemer-statue

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. How tall is Christ the Redeemer (statue)?

  2. 2. How heavy is Christ the Redeemer (statue)?

  3. 3. What is the location?

  4. 4. What is the construction period?

  5. 5. What is the Christ the Redeemer statue and where is it located?

  6. 6. Why does the statue have its arms outstretched?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Art Deco

  • Reinforced Concrete

  • Soapstone

  • Monumental Sculpture

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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