Würzburg

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.

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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. Where is Würzburg?North Bavaria, Germany, situated on the Main River
2. How many people live in Würzburg?Approximately 130,000 residents (as of 2019)
3. How big is Würzburg?Not specified in source
4. What is the capital of Würzburg?Administrative seat of Lower Franconia
5. What language do people speak in Würzburg?German, with a prominent East Franconian dialect
6. When was Würzburg built?Not specified in source

Regierungsbezirk: An administrative district in Bavaria, Germany, similar to a county or region.
Viticulture: The cultivation of grapes, especially for winemaking.
Baroque Architecture: An elaborate and dramatic architectural style characterized by grandeur, movement, and rich ornamentation.
East Franconian German: A group of German dialects spoken in the Franconia region of Bavaria.