Royal Exchange, London

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Royal Exchange, London built?Original Royal Exchange founded in the 16th century
2. What is the location?Bank junction, Cornhill and Threadneedle Street, City of London, England
3. What is the builder (current building)?Sir William Tite
4. What is the Royal Exchange in London?The Royal Exchange is a historic building that started as a place where merchants traded and now has fancy shops and restaurants.
5. Who built the Royal Exchange and why?Sir Thomas Gresham built it in the 16th century so merchants could trade in a safe, prestigious place instead of busy streets.

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