Donbas

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/donbas

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 Donbas?Eastern Ukraine
2. How big is Donbas?The exact boundaries have varied historically and administratively
3. What is the capital of Donbas?Donetsk (unofficial)
4. What language do people speak in Donbas?Ukrainian and Russian are widely spoken
5. When was Donbas built?Industrial development began in the late 19th century
6. What is Donbas known for?Coal mining and heavy industry

Donets Coal Basin: A major coal-producing region in eastern Ukraine, giving Donbas its name.
Industrialization: The process of developing industries on a wide scale, transforming an agrarian society.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Annexation: The act of taking over territory by force or by declaration.