Squatting in the Czech Republic

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/squatting-in-the-czech-republic

1. Where is Squatting in the Czech Republic?
2. How many people live in Squatting in the Czech Republic?
3. How big is Squatting in the Czech Republic?
4. What is the capital of Squatting in the Czech Republic?
5. What language do people speak in Squatting in the Czech Republic?
6. Why did people in the Czech Republic squat a lot before furniture was common?

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 Squatting in the Czech Republic?Central Europe
2. How many people live in Squatting in the Czech Republic?Approximately 10.5 million
3. How big is Squatting in the Czech Republic?78,866 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Squatting in the Czech Republic?Prague
5. What language do people speak in Squatting in the Czech Republic?Czech
6. Why did people in the Czech Republic squat a lot before furniture was common?Before modern chairs were widespread, squatting was a practical way to rest while staying close to the ground. It helped farmers and workers stay ready for quick action and saved space in small homes.

Anthropological: Relating to the study of human societies, their cultures, and their physical development.
Biomechanical: Relating to the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement and structure of the body.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.