Marche

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/marche

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 many people live in Marche?Approximately 1.5 million inhabitants
2. How big is Marche?15,100 square kilometers (5,830 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Marche?Ancona
4. What language do people speak in Marche?Italian
5. What is Marche and where is it in Italy?Marche is a region in central Italy, shaped like a hill, with the sea on one side and mountains on the other.
6. Why is Marche famous for art and history?It was a major center during the Renaissance, with cities like Urbino where artists and thinkers worked.

Apennines: A major mountain range forming the backbone of Italy, bordering Marche to the west.
Renaissance Humanism: An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on human potential and achievements, often studying classical texts.
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): Businesses that are smaller in size compared to large corporations, forming a significant part of Marche's economy.