Konstanz

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.

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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. Where is Konstanz?Western end of Upper Lake Constance, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
2. How many people live in Konstanz?Approximately 83,000 inhabitants
3. What is the primary institution?University of Konstanz
4. What is the historical role?Seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Konstanz for over 1,200 years

Episcopal See: The seat or jurisdiction of a bishop, often a city with a cathedral.
Diocese of Konstanz: A historical ecclesiastical territory of the Roman Catholic Church centered in Konstanz.
Council of Constance: A major ecumenical council of the Catholic Church held in Konstanz from 1414 to 1418.
Baden-Württemberg: A federal state in southwestern Germany, known for its economic strength and cultural heritage.