Read the following information and answer the questions below. WINDSOR CASTLE Europeq Great Britain 11th Century Residence of English Rulers since William the Conqueror "'Ave you 'eard o' the Widow at Windsor. With a hairy gold crown on 'er 'ead? She 'as ships on the foam -- she 'as millions at 'ome, An' she pays us poor beggars in red." Rudyard Kipling Windsor Castle was originally constructed in the 11th Century by William the Conqueror, rebuilt by Edward III and further altered by later monarchs. It lies along the northern banks of the Thames River, some 22 miles from London. The Round Tower divides the castle into the Upper Ward and the Lower Ward, which houses the famous St. George's Chapel, built by Edward IV and completed by Henry VIII. Windsor Castle also houses the Royal Mausoleum, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are buried. The castle is surrounded by an 1800 acre park known as Windsor Great Park. Parts of Windsor Castle, which house a priceless collection of paintings, drawings and art, were destroyed by fire in 1992. 1. Windsor Castle has been home to English rulers since __________ . 2. Queen Victoria and __________ are buried in the Royal Mausoleum. 3. Windsor Castle is __________ miles from London. 4. Wndsor Great Park is comprised of __________ acres. Your score is out of 4
WINDSOR CASTLE Europeq Great Britain 11th Century Residence of English Rulers since William the Conqueror "'Ave you 'eard o' the Widow at Windsor. With a hairy gold crown on 'er 'ead? She 'as ships on the foam -- she 'as millions at 'ome, An' she pays us poor beggars in red." Rudyard Kipling Windsor Castle was originally constructed in the 11th Century by William the Conqueror, rebuilt by Edward III and further altered by later monarchs. It lies along the northern banks of the Thames River, some 22 miles from London. The Round Tower divides the castle into the Upper Ward and the Lower Ward, which houses the famous St. George's Chapel, built by Edward IV and completed by Henry VIII. Windsor Castle also houses the Royal Mausoleum, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are buried. The castle is surrounded by an 1800 acre park known as Windsor Great Park. Parts of Windsor Castle, which house a priceless collection of paintings, drawings and art, were destroyed by fire in 1992. 1. Windsor Castle has been home to English rulers since __________ . 2. Queen Victoria and __________ are buried in the Royal Mausoleum. 3. Windsor Castle is __________ miles from London. 4. Wndsor Great Park is comprised of __________ acres. Your score is out of 4