Ciudad

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. What is the linguistic origin?Derived from Latin 'civitatem,' meaning 'citizenship' or 'body of citizens'
2. What does the word "ciudad" mean in Spanish?It means "city". The word comes from Latin and refers to a group of people living together under a government.
3. Where is the archaeological site called La Ciudad located?It is in Phoenix, Arizona. The ruins show an ancient Hohokam city that existed for many years.

Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
Pre-Columbian: Referring to the period of history in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Urbanism: The study of the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of urban life and cities.
Metropolis: A very large and busy city, typically the capital or most important city of a country or region.