Leicester

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/leicester

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 Leicester?East Midlands, England, situated on the River Soar
2. How many people live in Leicester?City: 388,348 (2024 est.); Urban Area: 559,017 (2021)
3. What is the capital of Leicester?County town of Leicestershire
4. When was Leicester built?Developed from an Iron Age oppidum, with Roman origins as Ratae Corieltauvorum
5. Why is Leicester famous for sports?Leicester has popular sports teams that play in big stadiums, and the city loves football and other games.
6. What is the River Soar?The River Soar runs through Leicester, once used for boats and factories, and now it is a beautiful natural spot for people to enjoy.

Oppidum: A large fortified settlement, typically from the Iron Age, serving as a tribal center.
Ratae Corieltauvorum: The Roman name for the town that developed into modern-day Leicester.
Danelaw: The historical region of England under Viking control, established by treaty in the 9th century.
Unitary Authority: A local government district that exercises all local government functions.