Fountain of Cibeles

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Fountain of Cibeles built?1782
2. How tall is Fountain of Cibeles?Approximately 10 meters (33 feet)
3. What is the location?Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain
4. What is the designer?Ventura Rodríguez
5. Who is Cybele in the fountain?Cybele is a goddess of fertility, nature, and the wild. In the fountain she is shown riding a chariot, showing her power over the earth.
6. Why are there lions on the fountain?The lions represent strength and ferocity, showing the goddess’s untamed power. They add a dramatic and powerful look to the statue.

Phrygian: Relating to Phrygia, an ancient region in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey).
Hydraulic System: A system that uses the pressure of water or other liquids to perform work or transmit power.
Urbanistic Projects: Plans and actions aimed at improving the design, structure, and function of cities.
Neoclassical: A revival of classical styles and forms in art, architecture, and literature, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.