Lucca

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/lucca

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 Lucca?The historic walled city forms the core, with modern development extending beyond
2. What is the capital of Lucca?Lucca serves as the capital of its respective province
3. What language do people speak in Lucca?Italian

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