Medan

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/medan

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 Medan built?Significant urban development commenced around 1869, driven by the tobacco industry
2. What is Medan?Medan is a big city in Indonesia known for its spicy food and many cultures.
3. Why is Medan famous for its food?The city mixes flavors from Batak, Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Arab people, creating dishes like Soto Medan and Nasi Goreng.

Colonial Economy: An economic system established by a ruling power in a colonized territory, often focused on resource extraction and export.
Demographic Composition: The statistical data describing the characteristics of a population, such as age, race, ethnicity, and gender.
Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural land, often characterized by low-density development.