Peace Tower

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

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/peace-tower

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. How tall is Peace Tower?Approximately 90 meters (295 feet)
2. What is the location?Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
3. What is the architectural style?Gothic Revival and Neoclassical elements
4. What is the Peace Tower in Canada?The Peace Tower is a tall tower in Canada’s Parliament Buildings that rings bells and tells time. It stands as a symbol of peace and unity for the country.
5. Why was the Peace Tower built?After a fire in 1916 destroyed the old Victoria Tower, a new tower was built to replace it and keep Parliament strong.

Gothic Revival Architecture: A style of architecture that imitates the Gothic architecture of the medieval period, characterized by pointed arches and ornate decoration.
Neoclassical Architecture: A style of architecture that draws inspiration from the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Parliamentary Precinct: The area surrounding the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, which includes government offices and public spaces.