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British Isles - Cities
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is famous for its castle.

British Isles - Cities

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.

  • 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.
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.

1 .
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Cardiff
Edinburgh
Dublin
Southampton
Edinburgh has a famous castle
2 .
This big city is a port in north-west England.
Liverpool
Plymouth
Southampton
Nottingham
Liverpool is on the River Mersey
3 .
What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?
Cardiff
Glasgow
Birmingham
Dublin
Dublin is on the east coast of Ireland
4 .
What is the capital of Wales?
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Sheffield
London
Cardiff is also the largest city in Wales. Swansea is the next largest city in Wales
5 .
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
Glasgow
Cork
Norwich
Can you find Belfast on a map of the British Isles?
6 .
This city is in the Midlands of England. It is the second largest city in the British Isles.
Birmingham
Liverpool
Leeds
Glasgow
Birmingham is not far from the middle of England
7 .
Which one of these big cities is in the north of England?
Bristol
Birmingham
Manchester
Southampton
Manchester is in North West England
8 .
Which is the largest city in Scotland?
Aberdeen
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Dundee
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, but Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland
9 .
Which is the largest city in the south-west of England?
Southampton
Manchester
Bristol
Cardiff
Can you find Bristol on a map of Great Britain?
10 .
Which is the largest city in the British Isles?
Belfast
Cardiff
London
Leeds
London is the capital of the United Kingdom
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Explore the UK

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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