The Great Fire of London Flashcard

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What year did the Great Fire of London happen?

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1666

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Where did the Great Fire of London start?

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Pudding Lane

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How many days did the Great Fire of London last?

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4 days

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What was one of the main reasons the fire spread so quickly?

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Strong winds

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Which famous building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London?

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St. Paul's Cathedral

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Approximately how many houses were destroyed in the Great Fire of London?

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13,000 houses

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What was one of the impacts of the Great Fire of London on the city?

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It caused the city to be rebuilt with stone and brick

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Who was the king of England during the Great Fire of London?

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King Charles II

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What was one of the methods used to stop the fire from spreading?

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Creating firebreaks by pulling down houses

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What was the temperature like during the Great Fire of London?

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Hot and dry