Kielce

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/kielce

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 Kielce?South-central Poland, within the Świętokrzyskie Mountains
2. How many people live in Kielce?192,468 inhabitants (as of 2021)
3. What language do people speak in Kielce?Polish
4. When was Kielce built?Pre-12th century (exact date unknown)
5. What is the capital city of?Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
6. Why is Kielce known for mining?The area has rich minerals like limestone, copper, lead, uranium, and iron, which have been mined for many centuries.

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship: An administrative division of Poland, with Kielce serving as its capital and primary administrative center.
Lesser Poland: A historical province in southern Poland, of which Kielce is part of its northern historical territory.
EHF Champions League: The premier club handball competition in Europe, highlighting elite athletic achievement.
Voivodeship: The highest-level administrative unit in Poland, comparable to a province or state.