Y2 Spring History - Bright Lights Big City

Who was Christopher Columbus?

• An explorer

• A painter

• An author

• A poet

What date did the Great Fire of London begin?

• 1st September 1666

• 2nd September 2006

• 3rd September 2016

• 2nd September 1666

Samuel Pepys kept a

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Samuel Pepy's diary is a useful piece of evidence because

• it tells us what he was thinking

• it is very old

• it tells us what life was like during the Fire

• it was buried in the garden

Why did the Great Fire of London begin?

• Someone set fire to the houses

• An ember was not put out in a bakery

• It was very hot

• The houses were made from wood

How did the Great Fire of London change things for the future?

• They created a fire brigade

• People made sure the embers were put out properly

• Buildings were not allowed to be made from wood

• People were more careful

Why did the Bonfire Plot happen?

• Guy Fawkes was sad because it was too cold

• Guy Fawkes wanted to make fireworks

• Guy Fawkes was angry with the King

• Guy Fawkes wanted to play a prank

How do we celebrate the Bonfire Plot being caught today?

• We have a cake

• We sing

• We spend time with our families

• We have a bonfire with fireworks