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Geography Quiz - British Isles - Cities (Questions)

In KS1 Geography, you will explore cities in the British Isles, spotting busy streets, tall buildings, and important places where many people live, work, and travel.

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Fascinating Fact:

Cities often have tall buildings, offices, and big train or bus stations.

In KS1 Geography, children learn that cities are busy places where many people live close together. They notice landmarks, transport routes, and how cities in the British Isles can look similar or different.

Key Terms

City: A large, busy place where many people live and work, often with shops, offices, and stations.
British Isles: A group of islands including Great Britain, Ireland, and many smaller islands.
Capital city: The main city of a country, where important government buildings are usually found.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a city in KS1 geography?

In KS1 geography, a city is a large place where lots of people live and work. It usually has many buildings, roads, services, and different kinds of transport.

Which cities are in the British Isles for children to learn about?

Children often learn about cities such as London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast. They might also explore other cities like Manchester, Dublin, Glasgow, or Birmingham.

How can KS1 children compare different cities in the British Isles?

KS1 children can compare cities by looking at maps, photos, and simple facts, such as size, famous landmarks, rivers, and how people travel in each city.

Try These Related Quizzes

Which is the largest city in the British Isles?

[ ]	Belfast
[ ]	Cardiff
[ ]	London
[ ]	Leeds

What is the capital city of Scotland?

[ ]	Cardiff
[ ]	Edinburgh
[ ]	Dublin
[ ]	Southampton

What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?

[ ]	Cardiff
[ ]	Glasgow
[ ]	Birmingham
[ ]	Dublin

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

[ ]	Belfast
[ ]	Glasgow
[ ]	Cork
[ ]	Norwich

Which is the largest city in the south-west of England?

[ ]	Southampton
[ ]	Manchester
[ ]	Bristol
[ ]	Cardiff

What is the capital of Wales?

[ ]	Edinburgh
[ ]	Cardiff
[ ]	Sheffield
[ ]	London

This city is in the Midlands of England. It is the second largest city in the British Isles.

[ ]	Birmingham
[ ]	Liverpool
[ ]	Leeds
[ ]	Glasgow

Which one of these big cities is in the north of England?

[ ]	Bristol
[ ]	Birmingham
[ ]	Manchester
[ ]	Southampton

Which is the largest city in Scotland?

[ ]	Aberdeen
[ ]	Glasgow
[ ]	Edinburgh
[ ]	Dundee

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This big city is a port in north-west England.

[ ]	Liverpool
[ ]	Plymouth
[ ]	Southampton
[ ]	Nottingham

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Geography Quiz - British Isles - Cities (Answers)

Which is the largest city in the British Isles?

[ ]	Belfast
[ ]	Cardiff
[x]	London
[ ]	Leeds

London is the capital of the United Kingdom

What is the capital city of Scotland?

[ ]	Cardiff
[x]	Edinburgh
[ ]	Dublin
[ ]	Southampton

Edinburgh has a famous castle

What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?

[ ]	Cardiff
[ ]	Glasgow
[ ]	Birmingham
[x]	Dublin

Dublin is on the east coast of Ireland

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

[x]	Belfast
[ ]	Glasgow
[ ]	Cork
[ ]	Norwich

Can you find Belfast on a map of the British Isles?

Which is the largest city in the south-west of England?

[ ]	Southampton
[ ]	Manchester
[x]	Bristol
[ ]	Cardiff

Can you find Bristol on a map of Great Britain?

What is the capital of Wales?

[ ]	Edinburgh
[x]	Cardiff
[ ]	Sheffield
[ ]	London

Cardiff is also the largest city in Wales. Swansea is the next largest city in Wales

This city is in the Midlands of England. It is the second largest city in the British Isles.

[x]	Birmingham
[ ]	Liverpool
[ ]	Leeds
[ ]	Glasgow

Birmingham is not far from the middle of England

Which one of these big cities is in the north of England?

[ ]	Bristol
[ ]	Birmingham
[x]	Manchester
[ ]	Southampton

Manchester is in North West England