The History of London

What does the name London originate from?

• Londinium

• Londontown

• Londinium II

• Londres

• The City

In what year did the Romans come to England?

• AD 100

• AD 43

• AD 50

• AD 30

• AD 53

What was the name of the town built by the Romans next to the River Thames?

• Londinium

• York

• Cambridge

• Bath

• Rome

What significant structure did the Romans build over the River Thames?

• Tower

• Westminster

• Museum

• Bridge

• Ferry

How many people lived in Londinium at its peak?

• Around 35,000 to 45,000 people.

• Approximately 65,000 to 75,000 people.

• About 95,000 to 105,000 people.

• Approximately 15,000 to 35,000 people.

• Approximately 45,000 to 55,000 people.

What happened to Londinium after the Romans left around AD 400?

• Londinium declined into a small settlement after the Romans left.

• Londinium became a thriving metropolis after the Romans left.

• Londinium transformed into a major military base after the Romans departed.

• Londinium was abandoned completely and never inhabited again.

• Londinium became the capital for the Danes.

Who destroyed more buildings in London nearly five hundred years after the Romans left?

• The Blitz

• The Great Fire of London

• The Thames Flooding

• The London Eye

• The Danes

Who was the king of England when the Danes were driven out of London?

• Edmund II

• Harold II

• Richard I

• William the Conqueror

• Alfred

What year did William the Conqueror come to England?

• 1050

• 1095

• 1066

• 1080

• 266

Which country did William the Conqueror arrive from?

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

• France

• America