Seville

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/seville

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 Seville?Guadalquivir River valley, southern Spain
2. How many people live in Seville?Approximately 700,000 inhabitants (city proper)
3. What is the capital of Seville?Capital of Andalusia and the province of Seville
4. What language do people speak in Seville?Spanish (Castilian) is the official language; Andalusian dialect is widely spoken
5. When was Seville built?Ancient origins, significantly developed by Romans (Hispalis) and Moors (Ishbiliya)
6. What makes Seville a special city?Seville is famous for its sunny weather, flamenco dancing, and bright orange trees that grow along the Guadalquivir River.

Semi-arid climate: A climate characterized by low rainfall and significant temperature variations, often with hot summers.
Age of Discovery: A period in European history (roughly 15th to 17th centuries) of intense overseas exploration and colonization.
Mudéjar architecture: A distinctive architectural style developed in the Iberian Peninsula, blending Islamic and Christian artistic traditions.
Casa de Contratación: The Royal House of Trade, established in Seville to regulate commerce and emigration to the Spanish Americas.