Roskilde

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/roskilde

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 Roskilde?Zealand, Denmark, 30 km west of Copenhagen
2. How many people live in Roskilde?53,354 (as of January 1, 2025)
3. How big is Roskilde?Roskilde Municipality covers 219.7 km²
4. What is the capital of Roskilde?Not a national capital, but a significant regional center
5. What language do people speak in Roskilde?Danish
6. When was Roskilde built?Dates from the Viking Age

Viking Age: A period of Norse exploration, raiding, and settlement from the late 8th to the mid-11th century, significantly impacting European history.
Gothic Architecture: A European architectural style prevalent from the 12th to the 16th century, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, often seen in cathedrals.
Reformation: A major 16th-century religious movement that led to the establishment of Protestant churches, fundamentally altering the religious and political landscape of Europe.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation given by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to sites of outstanding universal value.