Downing Street

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Downing Street built?Approximately the 1680s
2. How long is Downing Street?200 metres (660 ft)
3. What is the location?Westminster, London, United Kingdom
4. What is the builder?Sir George Downing
5. Why is Number 10 Downing Street famous?Number 10 is the official home and office of the Prime Minister. It is where important meetings and speeches happen.
6. Who lives at Number 11 Downing Street?Number 11 is the house of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the minister who manages the country's money.

Prime Minister: The head of His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, residing and working at Number 10 Downing Street.
Chancellor of the Exchequer: The senior minister responsible for economic and fiscal policy, with official residence at Number 11 Downing Street.
Cul-de-sac: A street closed at one end, providing limited access and enhancing security for the properties it serves.
Metonym: A figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it, such as 'Downing Street' for the government.