University of Notre Dame

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 University of Notre Dame built?1842 by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross
2. How big is University of Notre Dame?1,261 acres
3. What is the location?Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
4. What is the academic classification?R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production
5. Where is the Golden Dome located?The Golden Dome sits on the Notre Dame campus, covering the main building with real gold leaf.
6. When was Notre Dame founded?The university was founded in 1842 by the Congregation of Holy Cross.

Congregation of Holy Cross: A Catholic religious order of priests and brothers instrumental in the founding and ongoing mission of the university.
R1 University: A designation for doctoral universities with the highest level of research activity and expenditure.
Endowment: A fund of donated assets invested to provide long-term financial support for an institution.
Catholic Research University: An institution of higher learning that integrates Catholic intellectual traditions with rigorous academic research.