Urartu

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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.

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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. What was Urartu known for building?Urartu built huge stone fortresses and planned cities with big stone blocks. They also made aqueducts, canals, and reservoirs to bring water to farms and towns.
2. How did Urartu make its metal tools?Urartians melted iron and copper to create bronze and iron goods. They shaped shields, helmets, chariots, and other items with detailed designs and decorations.

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Cyclopean Masonry: A type of stonework characterized by the use of massive, irregular blocks fitted together without mortar.
Repoussé: A metalworking technique where a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in relief.
Cosmology: The study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe.