York

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/york

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 York built?AD 71 by the Romans as Eboracum
2. How many people live in York?The built-up area had a population of 141,685 at the 2021 census
3. What language do people speak in York?English
4. What is York famous for in history?York started as a Roman military city called Eboracum. Later it was taken by Vikings and renamed Jorvik, becoming a major trading port. In the Middle Ages it grew as a wool trading center and later became known for chocolate factories.
5. Why did the Romans choose the spot for York?The Romans built York where the Rivers Ouse and Foss meet, giving a strategic spot for military control and trade routes.

Confluence: The junction where two or more rivers merge into a single body of water.
Ecclesiastical Province: A grouping of dioceses under the jurisdiction of an archbishop.
Confectionery Manufacturing: The industrial production of sweets, chocolates, and other sugary goods.
Non-Metropolitan District: A type of local government district in England, often including rural areas.