History of the Tower of London

When was the Tower of London constructed?

• 9th century

• 18th century

• 15th century

• 11th century

Who was the architect of the Tower of London?

• Unknown

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• I. M. Pei

• Christopher Wren

What was the original purpose of the Tower of London?

• The original purpose of the Tower of London was as a marketplace for trading goods.

• The original purpose of the Tower of London was as a prison for criminals.

• The original purpose of the Tower of London was as a religious sanctuary.

• The original purpose of the Tower of London was as a royal palace and a fortress to protect the city of London.

Which famous prisoners were held in the Tower of London during the Tudor period?

• Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, and Napoleon Bonaparte

• Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey, and Elizabeth I

• Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Alexander the Great

• Joan of Arc, Catherine of Aragon, and Mary, Queen of Scots

Who was the last prisoner to be held in the Tower of London?

• Rudolf Hess

• Joan of Arc

• William Wallace

• Anne Boleyn

What is the significance of the White Tower in the architecture of the Tower of London?

• It was built as a decorative monument with no real significance

• It is a modern addition to the Tower of London

• It was used as a prison for low-level criminals

• It is the central keep of the Tower of London and is the most important and iconic building within the complex.

How many towers make up the Tower of London complex?

• 15

• 21

• 10

• 30

What is the name of the river that flows next to the Tower of London?

• River Thames

• River Seine

• River Amazon

• River Nile

What is the name of the famous ravens that are kept at the Tower of London?

• Castle Ravens

• Tower Falcons

• Tower Ravens

• London Crows

What is the current role of the Tower of London?

• historic castle and tourist attraction

• Abandoned prison

• Modern office building

• Underwater museum