Munich

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/munich

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 Munich?Southern Germany, situated on the Isar River in the Bavarian plateau
2. How many people live in Munich?Approximately 1.5 million residents, making it Germany's third-largest city
3. How big is Munich?Around 120 square miles (310 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Munich?Capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria
5. What language do people speak in Munich?German is the official language; Bavarian dialect is widely spoken colloquially
6. When was Munich built?1158

Wittelsbach Dynasty: The ruling family of Bavaria for over 700 years, responsible for much of Munich's historical architecture and cultural development.
Gemütlichkeit: A German word embodying coziness, warmth, and a sense of belonging, often associated with Bavarian culture and beer gardens.
Deutsches Museum: One of the world's oldest and largest science and technology museums, located in Munich.