Big Ben: London's Iconic Clock Tower

Big Ben, a clock tower in London, is renowned for its Great Clock and iconic bell. Completed in 1859, it stands 96 meters tall with faces made of opal glass. The Bell Room houses five bells, including the hour bell, Big Ben, named after Ben Hall. The clock mechanism, designed by Edmund Beckett Dennison and George Airy, remains original and functional. The Great Bell cracked shortly after installation and has a unique sound since its repair.

What is Big Ben primarily known as?

• A historic museum

• A large clock tower

• A famous London bridge

• A royal palace

What material are the clock faces of Big Ben made from?

• Stained glass

• Plastic

• Opal glass

• Crystal glass

How many bells are there in the Bell Room of Big Ben?

• Three

• Six

• Four

• Five

Who was involved in designing the clock mechanism of Big Ben?

• Isaac Newton

• Edmund Beckett Dennison

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

What happened to the great bell shortly after it was put into service?

• It cracked

• It was painted

• It was replaced

• It was stolen