Discovering London: Fun Facts for Kids

What is the capital city of England?

• Manchester

• London

• Birmingham

• Liverpool

What was London originally called?

• Londontown

• Londinium

• Londres

• Londinium Major

In which century was London founded?

• 2nd century

• 10th century

• 1st century

• 5th century

What major event happened in London in 1666?

• The Great Fire of London

• The Great Exhibition

• The Plague of London

• The English Civil War

How many people live in London today?

• 5 million

• 12 million

• 9 million

• 15 million

Name one of the large parks in London.

• Greenwich Park

• Hyde Park

• Regent's Park

• St. James's Park

What type of animals can be seen in Bushy Park?

• Lions, tigers, and bears

• Deer, birds, and small mammals.

• Elephants, giraffes, and zebras

• Fish, reptiles, and amphibians

When was the London Tube opened?

• January 10, 1863

• December 5, 1890

• March 1, 1885

• February 15, 1870

How many lines does the London Tube have?

• 11

• 9

• 12

• 10

What is the total length of the London Tube in kilometers?

• 450 kilometers

• 402 kilometers

• 350 kilometers

• 500 kilometers