Palace of Westminster

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.

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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 Palace of Westminster built?Sir Charles Barry (overall design) and Augustus Pugin (interior design and detailing)
2. How tall is Palace of Westminster?316 feet (96 meters)
3. What is the location?Westminster, London, England
4. What is the original function?Royal Palace and residence for English monarchs

Gothic Revival Architecture: A 19th-century architectural movement that drew inspiration from the forms and styles of medieval Gothic buildings.
Parliamentary Sovereignty: The principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK, able to create or end any law.
Constituency: A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons.
Tally Sticks: Ancient accounting devices made of wood, used for recording debts and payments, the burning of which is believed to have caused the 1834 fire.