Espada

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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 derivation?From Latin 'spatha,' meaning broad, flat sword, possibly from Greek 'spathē'
2. What is the primary historical roles?Weaponry for warfare and personal defense, symbol of status, authority, and honor
3. What does the word "espada" mean in Spanish?It means "sword" or "blade."
4. Where does the word "espada" come from?It comes from the Latin word "spatha," which was borrowed from the Greek word "spathē."

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