Vasa (ship)

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. What is the ship type?Swedish warship
2. What is the commissioned by?King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
3. What was the Vasa and why did it sink?The Vasa was a large wooden warship built in Sweden in the 1600s. It sank on its first trip because it was too heavy and could tip over when wind blew.
4. When did the Vasa sink and how far did it travel?It sank on August 10, 1628, after sailing about 1,300 meters (1,400 yards) before a gust of wind made it tilt and fill with water.

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, influenced by geographical factors.
Center of Gravity: The point where the weight of an object is concentrated.
Maiden Voyage: The first journey undertaken by a ship after its construction.
Maritime Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of the remains of ships and other watercraft.