History Year 3 Spring 1

What year did the Great Fire of London start?

• 1566

• 1666

• 1766

What material did most buildings in London have on their roofs in 1666?

• Thatch

• Metal

• Plastic

What weather condition helped the fire spread quickly?

• Snow

• Rain

• Wind

Why couldn’t people in 1666 ring 999 when there was a fire?

• There were no telephones.

• They didn’t know the number.

• Fire engines were too slow.

What important building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London?

• Buckingham Palace

• St Paul’s Cathedral

• The Tower of London

What happened to many Londoners as a result of the fire?

• They became homeless.

• They moved to other countries.

• They built stronger houses.

What word means 'to build something again'?

• Repair

• Rebuild

• Demolish

Who designed the new St Paul’s Cathedral after the fire?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Sir Christopher Wren

• Samuel Pepys

What is the name of the famous battle William I won?

• The Battle of Britain

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Battle of Agincourt

Why is William I called 'William the Conqueror'?

• He discovered new lands.

• He wrote a famous book.

• He took over England.