Early Settlements and Place Names Quiz

What is the meaning of "agriculture"?

• The farming of crops or animals.

• Time spent away from work relaxing.

• Shops selling products to people.

• A village, town or city where people live.

Who were the first people to settle in an area, including Romans, Vikings, and Anglo-Saxons?

• Early settlers

• Retailers

• Industrialists

• Farmers

Which of the following is included in healthcare?

• Doctors, dentists, hospitals

• Shops, markets, malls

• Farms, crops, animals

• Castles, villages, towns

What does "industrial" refer to?

• Businesses that provide products or services

• Shops selling products to people

• Time spent relaxing

• A village or town

What is "leisure"?

• Time spent away from work relaxing

• Shops selling products

• Farming crops or animals

• A river crossing

Which of these would early settlers have liked to have?

• Healthcare

• Shops

• Entertainment

• Friends

Which of these is a clue that a place was settled by Romans?

• -chester in the name

• -ham in the name

• -by in the name

• -ford in the name

What does "-ham" in a place name mean?

• Village

• Castle

• Farm

• House

What does "-ton" in a place name mean?

• Farm

• Castle

• Village

• River crossing

What does "-thorpe" in a place name mean?

• Farm

• Village

• Castle

• River crossing