What event led to the construction of the clock tower known as Big Ben?
Landmarks - Big Ben

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The Great Fire of London
The 1834 fire at the Palace of Westminster
The Industrial Revolution
The Blitz during World War II
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What is the primary focus of the maintenance work being done on Big Ben?
Upgrading the lighting system
Installing a new bell
Replacing the bearings and working on the clock hands and face
Painting the exterior
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How is the clock's accuracy maintained?
Synchronizing with the Greenwich Mean Time
Regularly winding the clock manually
Using a 33-legged gravity escapement mechanism
By adjusting the pendulum length
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What is one theory about how Big Ben got its name?
Named after the architect Augustus Pugin
Named after Sir Benjamin Hall, a tall Commissioner of Works
Named after the first bell maker, Edward Dent
Named after the location, Big Ben Street
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What makes Big Ben an international icon?
Its association with the British monarchy
Its location in the heart of London
Its continuous operation during wartime
Its unique architectural style
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