The Great Fire of London Quiz

The Great Fire of London happened in the year (a)   .

• 1660
• 1666
• 1670
• 1655

Where did the Great Fire of London start?

• A bakery on Pudding Lane

• A school on Baker Street

• A market on Fleet Street

• A church on Oxford Street

What was one of the main causes of the fire spreading so quickly?

• Heavy rain

• Strong winds

• Snowfall

• Earthquake

How many days did the Great Fire of London last?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 4 days

• 5 days

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

• It made London colder

• It destroyed many homes

• It made London richer

• It increased the number of trees

How many people were reported to have died in the Great Fire of London?

• 6

• 60

• 600

• 6000

What was built to remember the Great Fire of London?

• A statue of a horse

• A large clock

• A monument

• A new bridge

What material were many of the buildings in London made of that helped the fire spread?

• Stone

• Wood

• Metal

• Glass

What was one of the changes made to London after the fire?

• Wider streets

• Taller buildings

• More parks

• More rivers

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

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

• King George III

• King Edward I