Spotlight 8. The Thames

What is the River Thames known for? 

• It is the longest river in England. 

• It is a major highway for transportation. 

• It is a place for swimming. 

• It is a mountain river. 

How did people send goods to and from London in the past? 

• By train 

• By car 

• By boat 

• By bicycle 

What did people get from the Thames? 

• Food 

• Drinkable water 

• Clothes 

• Building materials 

What happened during the Industrial Revolution? 

• The Thames became less busy. 

• Factories started making and exporting goods. 

• People stopped using boats. 

• The river dried up. 

What is one famous event that takes place on the Thames? 

• The London Marathon 

• The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race 

• The London Eye Festival 

• The Thames Music Festival 

Which famous writer spent part of his childhood along the banks of the Thames and wrote about it in his books?

• Joanne Rowling

• Oscar Wilde

• Charles Dickens

• Agatha Christie

What is NOT a symbol of London?

• The River Thames

• Big Ben

• Buckingham Palace

• Statue of the Liberty

How many times a year does Tower Bridge open up?

• 10 times

• 100 times

• 1000 times

• 100000 times

When did the River Thames become one of the busiest waterways in the world?

• with the Glorious Revolution

• with the industrial Revolution

• with War of the Roses

• with Hundred Years' War

How many miles does the River Thames flow through the countryside?

• 215 miles

• 200 miles

• 250 miles

• 205 miles