Metz

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Metz?Northeastern France, at the confluence of the Moselle and Seille rivers
2. How many people live in Metz?Approximately 115,000 inhabitants (city proper)
3. How big is Metz?Approximately 42 square miles (109 km²)
4. What is the capital of Metz?Prefecture of the Moselle department and seat of the Grand Est region
5. What language do people speak in Metz?French is the official language; German influences are historically significant
6. When was Metz built?Over 3,000 years ago

Confluence: The junction where two or more rivers or streams meet and merge.
Gallo-Roman: Pertaining to the period of Roman influence and settlement in the region of Gaul.
Merovingian Dynasty: The first royal dynasty of the Franks, ruling in Gaul from the 5th to the 8th centuries.
Carolingian Dynasty: A powerful Germanic dynasty that ruled the Frankish Empire from the 8th to the 10th centuries.