National Capitol of Colombia

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/national-capitol-of-colombia

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. What is the location?Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá, Colombia
2. What is the architect?Thomas Reed
3. Why did it take so long to build the National Capitol?Construction began in 1848 and finished in 1926, taking 78 years because of engineering challenges and many political changes.
4. Where is the National Capitol located?It sits on Plaza de Bolívar in the heart of Bogotá, right in the center of the city.

Bicameral Legislature: A law-making body composed of two chambers, such as the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Separation of Powers: A governmental principle where power is divided among different branches to prevent tyranny.
Neoclassical Architecture: A style of architecture inspired by ancient Greek and Roman buildings, often characterized by grandeur and symmetry.
Legislative Branch: The branch of government responsible for creating and enacting laws.