History of London

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/history-of-london

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 History of London?Southeastern England, situated on the River Thames
2. How many people live in History of London?Exceeds 9 million inhabitants, making it one of Europe's largest cities
3. How big is History of London?Spans approximately 607 square miles
4. What is the capital of History of London?Serves as the capital of England and the United Kingdom
5. When was History of London built?Established by the Romans around 43 AD, initially named Londinium
6. What is London and why is it so old?London started as Londinium, a Roman town built around 43 AD. Its long history shows how it grew from a small settlement to the capital of England.

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