A Brief History of St Pauls Cathedral in London

The video explores the history of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, starting with the Great Fire of 1666 that destroyed much of the city, including the original cathedral. Christopher Wren was commissioned to rebuild it, resulting in the iconic structure we see today. St. Paul's has been central to many significant events in British history, including state funerals and royal weddings. Despite wartime bombings, it has survived and remains a symbol of London's resilience and history.

What major event in 1666 led to the destruction of St. Paul's Cathedral?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The English Civil War

• The Great Fire of London

• The Great Plague

Who was commissioned to oversee the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire?

• Isaac Newton

• Christopher Wren

• William Shakespeare

• Oliver Cromwell

What inspired the design of the dome of the new St. Paul's Cathedral?

• The Eiffel Tower in Paris

• St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican

• The Colosseum in Rome

• The Parthenon in Athens

For how many years did St. Paul's Cathedral remain the tallest building in London?

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

• 250 years

Which significant event took place at St. Paul's Cathedral involving Lady Diana Spencer?

• Her wedding to Prince Charles

• Her coronation as Queen

• Her funeral

• Her knighthood ceremony