Quebec City

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/quebec-city

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 Quebec City?Quebec, Canada
2. How many people live in Quebec City?549,459 (city proper, July 2021); 839,311 (metropolitan area)
3. What is the capital of Quebec City?Capital of the Canadian province of Quebec
4. What language do people speak in Quebec City?French
5. When was Quebec City built?1608
6. What is Quebec City known for?Quebec City is famous for its old stone walls and a castle that look like a European city. The historic walls are the only remaining fortified city walls in the Americas north of Mexico. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ramparts: Defensive walls or embankments surrounding a town or fortress, often made of stone.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation by UNESCO recognizing places of outstanding universal value, requiring preservation for future generations.
New France: The territory of North America colonized by France from the early 17th century until 1763.