Sèvres

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/svres

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 Sèvres?Southwestern suburbs of Paris, Hauts-de-Seine department, Île-de-France region, France
2. How many people live in Sèvres?23,251 (2018)
3. What is the capital of Sèvres?Sèvres (as a commune)
4. What language do people speak in Sèvres?French
5. When was Sèvres built?The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres was established in 1740
6. What is Sèvres known for?Manufacture nationale de Sèvres (porcelain production), Treaty of Sèvres (1920)

Île-de-France: A region in north-central France, encompassing Paris and its surrounding metropolitan area.
Ottoman Empire: A vast empire that existed from the late 13th century to the early 20th century, centered in modern-day Turkey.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Haute Couture: The creation of exclusive, custom-fitted high-end fashion, often associated with French design.