Columbus Lighthouse

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/columbus-lighthouse

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. When was Columbus Lighthouse built?Construction began in 1986, inaugurated in 1992
2. How tall is Columbus Lighthouse?Approximately 210 meters (689 feet) including the spire
3. What is the location?Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
4. What is the cost?Approximately US$70 million
5. Why does the Columbus Lighthouse shine a cross of light?The light beams form a big cross in the night sky to symbolize faith, exploration, and the connection between Caribbean islands.
6. When was the Columbus Lighthouse finished?Construction started in 1986 and it opened in 1992, on the 500th anniversary of Columbus's first voyage.

Mausoleum: A monumental structure, usually built above ground, designed to house a tomb or tombs.
Inaugurated: Formally opened or dedicated, often with a public ceremony.
Architectural: Relating to the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.