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Buildings around the World 1
Another name for the city of Petra is 'the Rose City'.

Buildings around the World 1

All around the world there are amazing buildings to spot. In this quiz, you will explore famous places and practise talking about where they are.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Taj Mahal is a beautiful white building in India. It was built as a special tomb for an emperor’s wife.

In KS1 History, children learn about famous buildings from many countries. Photographs, maps and simple stories help pupils compare shapes, sizes and uses of buildings, and notice how places look different around the world.

  • Building: A structure with walls and a roof where people might live, work, learn or visit.
  • Landmark: A building or feature that is easy to recognise and helps people know where they are.
  • Country: A large area of land with its own name, borders and government, such as India or the United Kingdom.
Which famous buildings around the world are good for KS1 children to study?

KS1 children can look at buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids, the Sydney Opera House and tall skyscrapers. Pictures help them compare shapes, heights and locations on a world map.

How can teachers teach buildings around the world in KS1 history?

Teachers can use large photos, globes, simple maps and matching games. Children can talk about what each building is used for and how it looks different from buildings near their own homes.

Why is it useful for KS1 children to learn about world buildings?

Learning about world buildings helps children see that people live in different ways. It supports early geography skills, builds curiosity about other countries and encourages respect for different cultures.

1 .
St Basils Cathedral is a church in Moscow. What is it famous for?
A daily firework display
The amount of visitors it receives
Its colourful spires
Its restaurants and shops
It actually consists of 10 churches altogether!
2 .
The city of Petra, in Jordan, is very unusual. Why?
Buildings are carved into the mountains
It's a very busy place to live
Only camels may enter
You can rent a house there for a holiday
Another name for Petra is the Rose City, due to the colour of the stone out of which it is carved
3 .
Prague Castle began construction in the 9th century. Who lives there today?
A president
A queen
A witch
A wizard
The president of the Czech Republic also works in the castle, which has many streets and courtyards
4 .
The Forbidden City in China is a grand palace consisting of how many buildings?
980 buildings
9 buildings
89 buildings
8,999 buildings
It used to be home to emperors and politicians and all their staff, but it is now a museum
5 .
The Acropolis is an ancient city set high above which modern city?
Athens
Rome
Paris
London
It was built over 2000 years ago but some of the walls are even older
6 .
Mont Saint Michel in France is a castle and is said by some to be what?
The tallest castle in the world
The largest castle in the world
The most haunted castle in the world
The most beautiful castle in the world
The castle welcomes more than 3 million visitors every year
7 .
The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheatre in Rome, Italy. What would it have been used for?
Open air ballet competitions
Swimming galas
Gladiator fights
Roller discos
It would have held between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators and also staged battles and executions for the crowds
8 .
La Sagrada Familia is a beautiful Roman Catholic basilica (or cathedral) in Barcelona, but which of these options is true?
It fell down and had to be rebuilt
An identical building is planned next door
Nobody likes how it looks
It isn't scheduled to be finished until 2041
Art nouveau architect Antoní Gaudí dedicated more than 40 years of his life to its construction
9 .
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple on the east bank of which river?
The Thames
The Mississippi
The Nile
The Amazon
The temple took many years to build - three separate Pharaohs oversaw the project
10 .
The Cairn of Barnenez in France is a set of rough, basic buildings. This is considered to be what?
The oldest building in the world
The strangest building in the world
The lowest building in the world
The dirtiest building in the world
It contains many examples of very, very ancient art and engraving
Author:  Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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