Timgad

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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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. When was Timgad built?Circa 100 AD by Emperor Trajan
2. What is the location?Aurès Mountains, Algeria
3. What is the original name?Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi
4. What is Timgad and why is it special?Timgad is an ancient Roman city in Algeria that is famous for its perfect grid layout and its name that honors Emperor Trajan's family.
5. How was Timgad built?The city was planned with streets going straight north‑south and east‑west, making neat blocks called insulae. This helped people build houses, shops, and walk around easily.

Orthogonal Plan: A city layout characterized by streets intersecting at right angles, forming a grid.
Imperial Patronage: Financial or political support provided by an emperor or ruling authority for public works or arts.
Insulae: City blocks or apartment buildings in ancient Roman cities.
Romanization: The process by which Roman culture, language, and institutions spread to conquered peoples.