York, England: a medieval town
Syllabus topic 9: York, England: a medieval town
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What did her partner want to include?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Modern everyday life
Her partner wanted to show how people use York today.
Why will they check dates?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Appearance can be misleading
They cannot assume that an old-looking building is medieval.
What improved the presentation unexpectedly?
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Correct answer: An indoor interview
Rain led to a conversation with a shopkeeper.
What did her partner want to include?
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Correct answer: Modern everyday life
Her partner wanted to show how people use York today.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Appearance can be misleading
They cannot assume that an old-looking building is medieval.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: An indoor interview
Rain led to a conversation with a shopkeeper.
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