Marble Arch

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/marble-arch

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. When was Marble Arch built?1827
2. How tall is Marble Arch?Approximately 45 feet (13.7 meters)
3. What is the builder?John Nash
4. What is the material?White marble
5. Why was Marble Arch moved from Buckingham Palace?The palace grew and needed more space, so the arch was moved to keep the palace open. Moving it helped the city keep its old building while still building new things.
6. Who designed Marble Arch?The famous architect John Nash designed Marble Arch. Later, his student Decimus Burton helped move it to its new spot.

Neoclassical Design: An architectural style inspired by the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Cour d'honneur: A large forecourt or courtyard, typically in front of a public building or palace.
Urban Development: The process of planning and managing the growth and improvement of cities and towns.