Guadalajara

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/guadalajara

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 Guadalajara?Atemajac Valley, Jalisco, Mexico
2. How big is Guadalajara?Approximately 188 square miles (488 square kilometers)
3. What is the capital of Guadalajara?Capital of Jalisco state
4. What language do people speak in Guadalajara?Spanish
5. When was Guadalajara built?February 14, 1542
6. What is Guadalajara famous for?Guadalajara is the birthplace of mariachi music and the heartland of tequila production, with blue agave fields that are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Viceroyalty of New Spain: The Spanish colonial territory in the Americas from 1535 to 1821, encompassing Mexico and Central America.
Subtropical Highland Climate: A climate type found at high elevations in tropical or subtropical regions, characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct wet/dry seasons.
Agave: A succulent plant native to arid regions of the Americas, famously used to produce tequila and mezcal.