Notre-Dame fire

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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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/notre-dame-fire

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?Île de la Cité, Paris, France
2. What is the year construction began?1163
3. What caused the fire at Notre-Dame?A likely cause was an electrical short circuit or a discarded cigarette.
4. Why was the roof called "la forêt"?The roof was called "la forêt" because it had thousands of ancient oak beams.

Gothic Architecture: A style of architecture characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, prominent in European cathedrals from the 12th to 16th centuries.
Relics: Objects or remains considered holy, often associated with saints or significant religious figures, possessing historical and spiritual value.
Lead Contamination: The presence of toxic lead particles in the environment, often released from melting materials like lead roofing during intense fires, posing health risks.