WorksheetsLondon's Importance
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
London is a centre for TV and radio broadcasting. Which of the following are examples of that?
BBC headquarters in Westminster
The O2 in Greenwich
The airport at Heathrow
The Houses of Parliament
London is a centre for medical research. One hospital is internationally important for childrens' healthcare. Which one?
Great Ormond Street
The Mayo Clinic
John Hopkins
London is regionally important because it is a transport hub therefore many people travel to it and through it. Which of the following is NOT a major train station in London?
St Pancras
Waterloo
Paddington
Euston
Stansted
London is internationally important for its culture such as music and fashion, which influences others around the world. Which two of the following fashion designers are based in London?
Paul Smith
Versace
Burberry
Calvin Klein
Which internationally famous painting is found in London?
Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli
Guernica by Pablo Picasso
Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh
The Houses of Parliament is the seat of government in the United Kingdom - it debates policy, makes law and effectively controls the country. Which of the following is FALSE?
The 'Houses' are the Commons and the Lords
It is located in Westminster district of London
Big Ben refers to the tallest tower of the parliament building
It was built in 1870 after a fire destroyed the previous one
The Royal Family based themselves in London. This makes London internationally important because the Queen is the head of the Commonwealth and they attract tourists from around the world. It is regionally important because the Royals are wealthy and spend a lot of money. But which royal family live at Kensington Palace?
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall (Charles and Camilla)
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Will and Kate)
Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan)
Queen and Duke of Edinburgh
London is a trading centre both regionally and internationally. Which of the following trading places in London trades shares in international companies?
London Stock Exchange
London Gateway
Billingsgate Market
Bank of England
