Statue of Winston Churchill, Parliament Square

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. How tall is Statue of Winston Churchill, Parliament Square?Approximately 3.6 meters (12 feet) including plinth
2. What is the location?Parliament Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JX, United Kingdom
3. What is the material?Bronze sculpture on a granite plinth
4. Who is the statue of?The statue is of Winston Churchill, the famous British leader who guided the country during World War II.
5. Where can I see the statue?It stands in Parliament Square in London, right next to other statues of important leaders.

Orator: A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in public speaking.
Defiance: Open resistance to an opposing force or authority.
Gravitas: Seriousness and dignity in bearing or manner.
Nexus: A connection or series of connections linking two or more things.