Montreal

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/montreal

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 Montreal?Island in the Saint Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada
2. When was Montreal built?Ville-Marie founded in 1642, with continuous Indigenous presence predating this
3. What is Montreal famous for?Montreal is a big island city in Canada that loves music, art, and tasty foods like poutine and smoked meat.
4. Why is Mount Royal special?Mount Royal is a big hill in the middle of the city that gives beautiful views and is a green playground for people.

Metropolis: A large, important city that is a center of business, culture, and government.
Bilingualism: The ability to speak and understand two languages fluently, a defining characteristic of Montreal.
Aerospace industry: The field concerned with the design, development, and manufacturing of aircraft and spacecraft.
UNESCO City of Design: A designation recognizing cities that place creativity and design at the heart of their sustainable urban development.