Pisa

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. How many people live in Pisa?Approximately 90,000 residents
2. How big is Pisa?Approximately 37 square kilometers (14 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Pisa?The capital of the Province of Pisa
4. What language do people speak in Pisa?Italian
5. When was Pisa built?Ancient origins, significant development as a maritime republic from the 11th century
6. What makes the Leaning Tower of Pisa famous?The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous because it leans, and it is part of the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site that also includes the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Camposanto Monumentale.

Maritime Republics: Powerful medieval Italian city-states that dominated Mediterranean trade and naval power, including Pisa, Genoa, Venice, and Amalfi.
Pisan Romanesque: A distinctive architectural style characterized by the use of striped marble, blind arcades, and classical motifs, prominent in Pisa's medieval buildings.
Comune: An Italian municipality, serving as the primary local administrative division, similar to a city council or local government.
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa: A highly selective public university focused on humanities and sciences, founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1810.