Do You Know The History Of London?

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    Which empire was London, (Britian) founded by?

    • Spaniards
    • Romans
    • Ottoman
    • Austro Hungarian
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  • 2. 

    Whereabouts in London did the Great fire of London start?

    • A bakery shop in Pudding Lane

    • A house near the city

    • In the Tower

    • A criminal started it at whereabouts not exactly known

    Correct Answer
    A. A bakery shop in Pudding Lane
    Explanation
    The Great Fire of London started in a bakery shop located in Pudding Lane. This is historically accurate as the fire broke out on September 2, 1666, in Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane. The fire quickly spread and devastated a large part of the city, causing significant damage and loss of life.

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  • 3. 

    True or False, the London Eye is the tallest ferris wheel in Europe

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true. The London Eye is indeed the tallest ferris wheel in Europe. Standing at a height of 135 meters (443 feet), it offers a panoramic view of the city and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in London.

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  • 4. 

    In which century did the Tudor family rule?

    • 18th

    • 19th

    • 17th

    • 16th

    • 15th

    Correct Answer
    A. 16th
    Explanation
    The Tudor family ruled in the 16th century. They were a prominent English royal family that ascended to the throne with Henry VII in 1485 and continued with his descendants until the death of Elizabeth I in 1603. The Tudor period is known for significant events such as the establishment of the Church of England, the reign of Henry VIII, and the exploration of the New World.

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    How long did the Great fire last for?

    • 9 hours

    • 2 days

    • 23 hours

    • 3 days

    • 4 days

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 days
    Explanation
    The Great Fire lasted for 4 days. This suggests that the fire was a significant event that caused extensive damage and destruction over an extended period of time. The duration of 4 days indicates that efforts to control and extinguish the fire were likely challenging and required a considerable amount of resources and manpower. The prolonged nature of the fire also implies that it had a significant impact on the affected area and its inhabitants, causing widespread disruption and hardship.

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    Why could'nt the fire be stopped sooner?

    • It was a Sunday and none of the Fire Brigades were working at the time it started, so when they eventually started it was too late

    • There werent any Fire Brigades

    • The Fire Brigades werent as developed as they are today

    • The Fire Brigades thought that the fire was too big to stop

    Correct Answer
    A. There werent any Fire Brigades
    Explanation
    The reason why the fire couldn't be stopped sooner is because there weren't any Fire Brigades available. Without the presence of Fire Brigades, there was no organized and trained team to respond to the fire and extinguish it in a timely manner. This lack of fire-fighting resources delayed the response and allowed the fire to spread and cause more damage before any assistance could be provided.

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    In which century did the British global empire expand massively?

    • 19th

    • 18th

    • 17th

    • 16th

    • 15th

    Correct Answer
    A. 18th
    Explanation
    During the 18th century, the British global empire experienced significant expansion. This period, also known as the Age of Enlightenment, saw the British Empire establish colonies and territories across the world, including North America, India, and parts of Africa. The empire's expansion was driven by factors such as trade, exploration, and military conquest, allowing Britain to become a dominant global power during this time.

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    When did the Great Fire start?

    • September 1st 1666

    • September 2nd 1666

    • September 3rd 1666

    • September 4th 1666

    • September 5th 1666

    Correct Answer
    A. September 2nd 1666
    Explanation
    The Great Fire started on September 2nd, 1666.

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  • 9. 

    When did Queen Elizabeth get smallpox?

    • 1560

    • 1561

    • 1562

    • 1563

    • 1564

    Correct Answer
    A. 1562
  • 10. 

    How much percent of the city was destroyed?

    • 50 percent

    • 60 percent

    • 70 percent

    • 80 percent

    • 90 percent

    Correct Answer
    A. 80 percent
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 80 percent. This means that 80 percent of the city was destroyed.

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  • 11. 

    When Britains global empire expanded massively they sadly had one minor set back. what was it?

  • 12. 

    Amazingly the city did have one benefit from the Great Fire! What was it?

  • 13. 

    When the Romans occupied London what was it known as?

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