- 1. The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that swept through the central parts of the English city of London in September 1666. The fire destroyed a large portion of the city, including approximately 13,200 houses, 87 churches, and numerous public buildings. It is one of the most well-known events in London's history and is considered a turning point in the city's development. The fire lasted for four days, causing widespread devastation and leaving thousands homeless. The exact cause of the fire is still debated, but it is believed to have started in the bakery of Thomas Farriner on Pudding Lane. The fire led to significant changes in building regulations and fire safety practices in London, ultimately improving the city's resilience to future disasters.
When did the Great Fire of London start?
A) October 16, 1666
B) July 1, 1666
C) August 4, 1666
D) September 2, 1666
- 2. Which monument commemorates the Great Fire of London?
A) Tower Bridge
B) Big Ben
C) The Monument to the Great Fire of London
D) Buckingham Palace
- 3. Which English diarist chronicled the Great Fire of London?
A) Samuel Pepys
B) Jane Austen
C) William Shakespeare
D) Charlotte Bronte
- 4. What material were most of the buildings in London made of at the time of the fire?
A) Stone
B) Wood
C) Brick
D) Steel
- 5. Which area of London was most affected by the Great Fire?
A) Westminster
B) Camden
C) The City of London
D) Kensington
- 6. What factor contributed to the rapid spread of the fire?
A) Calm weather
B) Heavy rain
C) Snowfall
D) Strong winds
- 7. What major event followed the Great Fire of London in 1666?
A) The American Revolution
B) The Great Plague
C) The French Revolution
D) The Industrial Revolution
- 8. What significant structure did Sir Christopher Wren design after the fire?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Sydney Opera House
C) Empire State Building
D) St. Paul's Cathedral
- 9. In which year was the Great Fire of London extinguished?
A) 1700
B) 1600
C) 1800
D) 1666
- 10. What famous mayor of London played a significant role during the fire?
A) Ken Livingstone
B) Sadiq Khan
C) Boris Johnson
D) Sir Thomas Bloodworth
- 11. Who was the first person to notice the Great Fire?
A) Samuel Pepys
B) Sir Christopher Wren
C) King Charles II
D) Thomas Farriner
- 12. What color was Samuel Pepys's famous coat he buried to protect from the fire?
A) Red
B) White
C) Purple
D) Gold
- 13. Which material was banned from being used in rebuilding London after the fire?
A) Stone
B) Steel
C) Brick
D) Thatch
- 14. How many people were believed to have died in the Great Fire of London?
A) 100
B) 500
C) 6
D) 1000
- 15. Who was blamed and later exonerated for starting the Great Fire?
A) Robert Hubert
B) William Penn
C) Oliver Cromwell
D) Guy Fawkes
- 16. Which river runs through London and was used in firefighting efforts?
A) River Rhine
B) River Nile
C) River Seine
D) River Thames
- 17. Which famous playwright lived in London during the Great Fire?
A) Christopher Marlowe
B) John Milton
C) William Shakespeare
D) Ben Jonson
- 18. What significant aftermath did the Great Fire have on London's infrastructure?
A) Decreased trade
B) Mass migration
C) Increased crime
D) Improved building regulations
- 19. What valuable commodity was severely impacted by the Great Fire?
A) Silver
B) Tea
C) Gold
D) Coal
- 20. What did the fire contribute to the improvement of in London?
A) Sanitation
B) Military
C) Agriculture
D) Education
- 21. Approximately how many buildings were destroyed in the Great Fire?
A) 20,000
B) 5,000
C) 8,000
D) 13,200
- 22. What color of the roof tiles was mainly used in London after the fire?
A) Red
B) Blue
C) Yellow
D) Green
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