Zapopan

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/zapopan

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 Zapopan?Jalisco, Mexico; part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
2. How many people live in Zapopan?Most populous municipality in Jalisco
3. What language do people speak in Zapopan?Spanish
4. When was Zapopan built?Around 1541, based on the 400th anniversary mention
5. How big is Zapopan?Not specified in the source
6. What is Zapopan known for?Zapopan is a busy Mexican city in Jalisco, part of the Guadalajara area, and it is the most populous municipality in the state. It is famous for its religious devotion, lively culture, and rapid urban growth.

Etymology: The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed.
Urban Agglomeration: A large city and its surrounding suburbs and towns that form a continuous built-up area.
Veneration: Great respect or admiration for someone or something, often religious.
Locative Suffix: A word ending that indicates a place or location.