London Fire Quiz

What started the Great Fire of London in 1666?

• A lightning strike

• A cooking fire in a bakery

• An earthquake

• A candle

Where did the Great Fire of London begin?

• In a castle

• On a ship

• In a bakery on Pudding Lane

• In a school

What was one major impact of the Great Fire of London?

• It made the city colder

• It destroyed many homes and buildings

• It caused the Thames River to dry up

• It made transportation faster

How did the Great Fire affect the layout of London?

• It didn't change anything

• More parks were created

• Streets were made wider and buildings were built with brick

• More bridges were built

Who was the king during the Great Fire of London?

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

• King George I

• King Edward III

What role did firefighters play during the Great Fire of London?

• They used modern fire trucks

• They helped to put out the fire with buckets of water

• They watched the fire burn

• They were not present

How long did the Great Fire of London last?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 4 days

• 1 week

What was one way people tried to stop the fire from spreading?

• They sang songs

• They used fans to blow it out

• They pulled down houses

• They threw water from the river

Why is the Great Fire of London historically significant?

• It led to new fire safety laws

• It started a new kingdom

• It stopped all wars

• It changed the language

What famous monument was built to remember the Great Fire of London?

• London Bridge

• The London Eye

• The Shard

• The Monument