CARNABY STREET - NEW LOOK

CARNABY STREET - NEW LOOK

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video explores Carnaby Street, known as the wardrobe department of Swinging London, highlighting its historical significance as a refuge for Huguenot exiles and its transformation into a modern pedestrian precinct. The street's facelift with multi-colored paving tiles marks its evolution into a vibrant shopping area, free from traffic, and echoes similar developments in France.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Carnaby Street famously known as?

The wardrobe department of Swinging London

The hub of Tokyo trends

The heart of Paris

The center of New York fashion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is mentioned as getting with the trend on Carnaby Street?

Alderman Sandy Sanford

Councillor Jane Smith

Mayor John Doe

Governor Mark Brown

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since which century had Carnaby Street remained largely unchanged?

16th century

19th century

17th century

18th century

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change was made to Carnaby Street in modern times?

Opening of a new museum

Conversion into a pedestrian precinct

Construction of skyscrapers

Introduction of a new subway line

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is another shopping precinct mentioned in the transcript located?

Near Rome, Italy

Near Madrid, Spain

Near Saint Etienne, France

Near Berlin, Germany