Southwark Cathedral

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/southwark-cathedral

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. What is the location?Southwark, London, England, adjacent to the River Thames and London Bridge
2. What is the period of major gothic construction?Between 1220 and 1420
3. Where is Southwark Cathedral located?It is on the south bank of the River Thames, right next to London Bridge, in the Southwark district of London.
4. Why is Southwark Cathedral special?It shows a mix of medieval and Victorian architecture, and it has been a spiritual home for merchants, sailors, and travelers for centuries.

Augustinian: Pertaining to the order of monks or canons following the Rule of Saint Augustine, emphasizing communal life and prayer.
Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction: The authority or control exercised by a church or religious body over a particular area or people.
Nave: The central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation.