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Landmarks - Finding Your Way

Landmarks help us find our way. In this KS1 Geography quiz, practise using buildings, signs, and natural features to give and follow simple directions.

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Fascinating Fact:

On a walk, we might say, “Turn left at the church” or “Go past the big shop”.

In KS1 Geography, children learn to use landmarks and simple directions to describe where places are. This helps them talk about journeys, follow routes, and find their way safely.

Key Terms

Landmark: A building or feature that is easy to see and helps people know where they are.
Direction: A way to go, such as left, right, straight ahead, or back.
Route: The path you follow to get from one place to another.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a landmark in geography for KS1?

A landmark is something that stands out in a place, such as a church, bridge, statue, or tall tree. Children can use landmarks to help describe and remember routes.

How do landmarks help you find your way?

Landmarks help you find your way by giving you clear points to look for. You can follow directions like “walk to the bridge” or “turn at the supermarket” to stay on the right route.

What directions do KS1 children need to know?

KS1 children learn simple directions such as left, right, forwards, backwards, and straight ahead. They also practise using words like near, far, next to, and between to describe places.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

In Sam’s town there are two tall churches. One has a tower and one has a spire.

Sam’s Mum says that they are good landmarks. Why are they good landmarks?

Because they are low buildings

Because they are tall and different shapes

Because they are churches

Because they are small buildings

What is the best landmark near where you live?

2 .

Which one of these is a landmark in London?

Eiffel Tower

Statue Of Liberty

London Eye

Edinburgh Castle

Easy! - In which city is Edinburgh Castle a landmark?

3 .

Which one of these is a famous landmark in Paris?

Coliseum

Parthenon

Eiffel Tower

Tower Of London

Paris is the capital city of which country?

4 .

Trafalgar Square is in London. Nelson’s Column is a very tall statue in the middle of Trafalgar Square. Why is Nelson’s Column a good landmark?

Because it is in London

Because it is in Trafalgar Square

Because it is very tall

Because it is a statue

Can you find a picture of Nelson’s Column?

5 .

Sam and his friends are playing in the park. Which one of these is the best landmark in the park?

A flower bed

The grass

A tall tree

A seat

Where do you and your friends go to play?

6 .

Sam’s Mum says she wants to pop in to a shop. She says she will meet Sam and his Dad at the fountain in the middle of the shopping centre.

Where do Sam and his Dad meet Sam’s Mum?