Manila

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/manila

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. When was Manila built?1571 by Miguel López de Legazpi, Spanish conquistador
2. Where is Manila located?Manila is on the western coast of Luzon, overlooking Manila Bay and close to the Pasig River.
3. Why is Manila called the Pearl of the Orient?Manila is called the Pearl of the Orient because it is a lively city where ancient stories meet modern adventures, and its rich culture and history shine brightly.

Megalopolis: A very large, densely populated urban area that combines several metropolitan areas and their surrounding suburbs.
Socio-economic Stratification: The division of society into different layers or strata based on wealth, income, education, and social status.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns to improve their functionality and livability.