Provence

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 Provence?Southeastern France, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Italy, and the Rhône River
2. What is the capital of Provence?Marseille
3. What language do people speak in Provence?French, Provençal (Occitan dialect)
4. How big is Provence?Corresponds largely to the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
5. How many people live in Provence?Approximately 5 million inhabitants (for the administrative region)
6. What is the historical significance?First Roman province beyond the Alps; site of the Avignon Papacy

Provincia Romana: The name given by the ancient Romans to the region, signifying its status as their first province outside Italy.
Occitan: A group of Romance languages historically spoken in southern France, of which Provençal is a dialect.
Avignon Papacy: The period from 1309 to 1376 when the Popes resided in Avignon, a significant historical event for Provence.
Mediterranean Climate: A climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typical of the region and influencing its agriculture and lifestyle.