Reims

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/reims

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 Reims?Marne department, northeastern France, on the Vesle River
2. How many people live in Reims?Approximately 180,000
3. What language do people speak in Reims?French
4. When was Reims built?By the Gauls (as Durocortorum)
5. What is the capital of Reims?Reims is the main city of its department
6. What is Reims known for?Reims is a city in France where kings were crowned and where Champagne sparkling wine is made.

Tributary: A stream or river flowing into a larger stream or river.
Monarchy: A form of government with a monarch (king or queen) at its head.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area recognized for its outstanding universal value.
Viticulture: The cultivation of grapes, especially for winemaking.