Nuremberg

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.

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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 Nuremberg?Northern Bavaria, Germany
2. When was Nuremberg built?Around 1050
3. How many people live in Nuremberg?Approximately 518,000
4. What is Nuremberg known for?Imperial Castle, Lebkuchen, toy manufacturing, Albrecht Dürer, and the Nuremberg Trials
5. What is the imperial castle age?Construction began around the 11th century
6. What is Nuremberg famous for?Nuremberg is known for its big castle, yummy gingerbread, and making toys a long time ago.

Free Imperial City: A city in the Holy Roman Empire that was directly subordinate to the Emperor, possessing significant autonomy.
Guilds: Associations of artisans or merchants who controlled the practice of their craft or trade in a particular town.
War Crimes: Acts committed during wartime that violate the laws and customs of war, such as murder, torture, or mistreatment of prisoners.
Albrecht Dürer: A famous German painter, printmaker, and theorist of the Northern Renaissance, who lived and worked in Nuremberg.