London Case Study: Location and importance

Where is London located within the UK?

• The city is located in the south of England on the River Thames.

• The city is located in the southeast of England on the River Thames.

• The city is located in the west of England on the River Thames.

London is the largest city in the country with a population of ;...............

• 6.7 million people

• 7.5 million people

• 8.8 million people

The City of London spans .................. in the central region of Greater London.

• 1.1 square miles (2.9 square km)

• 45 miles (70 km)

Greater London is an administrative area governed by the Greater London Authority. How many local government districts (boroughs) fall within Greater London?

• 24

• 32

• 43

• 50

According to the 2021 census, what was the percentage increase in population since 2011?

• 4.4%

• 5.5%

• 7.7%

• 10%

In 43AD when the Romans conquered the South of England they constructed a walled settlement on the north bank to defend the city against the defeated ​ (a)   ​ ​

• Britons
• Normans
• Vikings

Londinium was constructed at the ​ lowest bridging point of the Thames and as it tidal it soon became an important ​ (a)   .

• port
• fort

What led to the growth of London as a centre for commerce, trade and new types of manufacturing in the 18th century?

• The industrial revolution

• Migration

• New docks were built

​........................ opportunities led to many people ​migrating from ​ rural areas to London resulting in an increase in the ​population.

Towards the end of which century did London's role as a port significantly declined?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century