São Luís, Maranhão

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/s-o-lu-s-maranh-o

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. How many people live in São Luís, Maranhão?Approximately 1.1 million inhabitants (metropolitan area)
2. What is the founding date?September 8, 1612
3. What is the UNESCO world heritage designation?1997

Azulejo: A glazed ceramic tile, typically featuring intricate designs, widely used in Portuguese and Brazilian architecture for decoration and climate control.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation awarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to sites of outstanding universal value, requiring international protection.
Colonial Urbanism: The principles and practices of city planning and design employed by colonial powers, often characterized by grid layouts and monumental architecture.
Radiola: A term for powerful sound systems and the associated reggae parties prevalent in São Luís, central to the city's musical culture.