Rouen

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Rouen?Northwestern France, situated on the River Seine
2. How many people live in Rouen?City proper: approx. 112,000; Metropolitan area (aire d'attraction): 702,945 (2018)
3. What is the capital of Rouen?Prefecture of the Normandy region and Seine-Maritime department
4. What language do people speak in Rouen?French
5. When was Rouen built?Roman origins, with significant medieval development and prosperity
6. What is Rouen famous for?Rouen is famous for its huge cathedral, its history with brave knights, and its busy port on the River Seine.

Prefecture: The administrative capital of a French department or region, housing government offices.
Anglo-Norman and Angevin Dynasties: Royal families that ruled England and large parts of France from the 11th to 15th centuries.
HAROPA Port: A major port complex formed by the merger of the ports of Rouen, Le Havre, and Paris.
Gothic Architecture: A style of architecture characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, prominent in cathedrals.