Winchester

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/winchester

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 many people live in Winchester?Built-up area: 48,478 (2021). City of Winchester district: 127,439 (2021)
2. What is the capital of Winchester?County town of Hampshire; former capital of Anglo-Saxon England
3. What language do people speak in Winchester?English
4. What is Winchester and why is it so old?Winchester is a city in Hampshire that began as a Roman town and has been important since the Iron Age, making it very old.
5. Where is Winchester located and what natural features are nearby?It is in Hampshire, near the South Downs National Park, and the River Itchen runs through the city.

Oppidum: A large fortified settlement, typically from the Iron Age, serving as a center of population and defense.
Chalk Stream: A river or stream that flows over chalk bedrock, characterized by clear, alkaline water and specific flora and fauna.
Ecclesiastical Center: A place that is the main hub or center for religious administration and activity, particularly for a bishop or diocese.
Gothic Architecture: A style of architecture prevalent in Europe from the 12th to the 16th century, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.