Whole Wide World: Big Ben

What is Big Ben?

• The name of the Parliament building in London

• A nickname for the king of England

• the oldest building in Westminster Palace

• A massive bell inside the clock at the top of the Elizabeth Tower in London

The clock tower is part of the Palace of Westminster. The United Kingdom's parliament meets here. What does "parliament" mean?

• The part of the building of the United Kingdom.

• The supreme legislative body of various political units

• The city where the government's main offices are located.

• The elected members of the government of the United States.

Some landmarks are named after people. Do you know whose name is inscribed on Big Ben's bell?

• Sir Alex Ferguson

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Sir Benjamin Hall

• Christopher Colombus

When did the bells stop ringing?

• During World War I

• During World War II

• During New Year

• During Queen's Coronation Day

Which of these facts if about Big Ben?

• Big Ben is cleaned every year with soap and water.

• Big Ben always looks amazing at night.

• Big Ben is the biggest chiming clock in the world.

• Big Ben is the most interesting landmark in London.

How many steps to reach the Big Ben's belfry?

• 352 steps

• 346 steps

• 340 steps

• 334 steps

The past use of the Big Ben is only marking time. What is the current use of it?

• Ringing so many times

• Marking time and the Royal Wedding

• Marking time and other important dates

• Being the National Alarm