Yorkshire

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/yorkshire

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. Where is Yorkshire?Northern England, encompassing diverse geographical features including coastline, moorlands, and uplands
2. How big is Yorkshire?Historically the largest county in the United Kingdom
3. What is the historical administrative divisions?Historically divided into three ridings: North, East, and West
4. What is the emblem?The White Rose, historically associated with the House of York
5. What is the white rose of Yorkshire and why is it special?The white rose is a symbol of Yorkshire. It was first used by the House of York in the 15th century and now unites the people of the region.
6. Why do people celebrate Yorkshire Day on August 1st?Yorkshire Day is celebrated to remember and celebrate the region’s history, dialect, and traditions.

Jórvík: The historical Viking kingdom that encompassed much of modern-day Yorkshire, with York as its capital.
Ridings: The traditional administrative divisions of the historic county of Yorkshire: North, East, and West.
Wars of the Roses: A series of English civil wars fought between the Houses of Lancaster and York for the throne, during which the white rose became the symbol of the House of York.
Ceremonial County: A geographical area in the UK that has a Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff, often reflecting historical county boundaries.