Year 2 Summer history quiz

When did the Great Fire of London start?

• 2nd September 2023

• 3rd September 1666

• 1st of September 1762

• 2nd September 1666

Who was a significant person in The Great Fire of London?

• Mr Turner

• Samuel Peyps

• Guy Fawkes

• Queen Victoria

Chronology: Place the life and events of Douglas Scott on a chronological timeline.​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• 29th May 1941 He was born
• Started climbing in 1954
• Founded Nottingham Climbers club in 1961
• Reached the summit in 1975
• Died 2020

What does this picture tell us about Doug Scott?

• He loves to ski

• He gets cold quickly

• His favourite food is pizza

• He is a mountain climber

What does this news article tell us about Doug Scott

• He loves pizza

• He raises money for charity

• He loves yellow scarfs

• He has a building named after him

Why is Doug Scott significant?

• He was the first English person to climb Everest

• He opened a pizza shop

• He created his own brand of climbing shoes

• He climbed Ben Nevis

How has he helped explorers today?

• He has given the best pizza recipe

• He told them what shoes to wear

• He has inspired others to explore mountains

• He has demonstrated the value of hope

Compare Christopher Columbus and Doug Scott

Groups:

(a) Doug Scott

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(b) Christopher Columbus

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(c) Both

• Climbed to the summit of Everest

• Were men

• Travelled by foot

• Discovered America

• Travelled by boat

• Were explorers