The Great Fire of London Quiz

What year did the Great Fire of London happen?

• 1666

• 1766

• 1866

• 1966

Where did the Great Fire of London start?

• Buckingham Palace

• St. Paul's Cathedral

• Pudding Lane

• Tower of London

How many days did the Great Fire of London last?

• 1 day

• 3 days

• 4 days

• 7 days

What was one of the main reasons the fire spread so quickly?

• Heavy rain

• Strong winds

• Snowfall

• Earthquake

Which famous building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London?

• The British Museum

• The Globe Theatre

• St. Paul's Cathedral

• The Shard

Approximately how many houses were destroyed in the Great Fire of London?

• 13 houses

• 130 houses

• 1,300 houses

• 13,000 houses

What was one of the impacts of the Great Fire of London on the city?

• It led to the building of the London Eye

• It caused the city to be rebuilt with stone and brick

• It resulted in the banning of all fires in London

• It led to the construction of the London Underground

Who was the king of England during the Great Fire of London?

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

• King George III

• King Edward VII

What was one of the methods used to stop the fire from spreading?

• Using helicopters to drop water

• Creating firebreaks by pulling down houses

• Spraying foam from fire engines

• Building a large wall around the fire

What was the temperature like during the Great Fire of London?

• Very cold

• Mild

• Hot and dry

• Snowy