London Bridge Is Falling Down Song Quiz
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"London Bridge is Falling Down" is one of the most popular nursery rhymes. It is a song, sung all over the world and translated into many languages. But many people still don't know the meaning of the song and what it implied. It has a very pagan connotation that needs to be explained to our modern youth. So, what do you know about this song? Take our quiz and find out now.
- 1.When did the song become popular again?
- A.
In the 16th Century
- B.
In the 20th Century
- C.
In the 18th Century
- D.
In the 19th Century
- 2.Which Norse King was credited with destroying London Bridge in the 11th Century?
- A.
King Ulrich
- B.
King Stevson
- C.
King Olaf II
- D.
King Ragnar
- 3.What was the common practice, notably in England to prevent buildings or megastructures from falling down?
- A.
Immurement
- B.
Human sacrifice
- C.
Free masonary
- D.
The use of cement
- 4.What damaged London Bridge in 1633?
- A.
A fire
- B.
A flood
- C.
An earthquake
- D.
It's unknown
- 5.Which Queen was accused of letting the bridge deteriorate in the 12th Century?
- A.
Queen Eleanor of Acquitane
- B.
Queen Jane
- C.
Queen Mary of York
- D.
Mary of Ireland
- 6.Which 1725 Satire made the nursery popular?
- A.
Namby Pamby
- B.
Numbsy Pamby
- C.
Nucky Junky
- D.
Lorry Correy
- 7.Who popularises this song in 1725?
- A.
Lord Henry Bolton
- B.
Henry Ford
- C.
Shakespear
- D.
Henry Carey
- 8.What material was used to build the original London Bridge?
- A.
Sand
- B.
Iron
- C.
Wood
- D.
Rock
- 9.Where should human sacrifice be burried for London Bridge not to fall?
- A.
The foundation
- B.
The river
- C.
The river banks
- D.
On top of the bridge
- 10.How many arches was the bridge supposed to have originally?
- A.
15
- B.
16
- C.
17
- D.
19
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