Grenoble

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/grenoble

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. How big is Grenoble?714,799 (2019)
2. What is the capital of Grenoble?Prefecture of the Isère department; historical capital of Dauphiné
3. What language do people speak in Grenoble?French
4. When was Grenoble built?Over 2,000 years ago
5. What is the population (commune)?158,198 (2019)
6. Where is Grenoble located?Grenoble is in southeastern France, right below the French Alps, where the Drac and Isère rivers meet.

Allobroges: An ancient Gallic tribe that inhabited the region around modern-day Grenoble.
Dauphiné: A former province of France, historically centered around Grenoble, whose rulers were known as the Dauphin.
Holy Roman Empire: A complex political entity in central Europe that existed for nearly a millennium, from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century.
European Green Capital: An award given by the European Commission to cities that demonstrate excellent environmental performance.