The Great Fire of London Quiz

What was the likely origin of the Great Fire of London?

• A lightning strike

• A spark from a bakery oven

• A faulty chimney

• A candle left unattended

Which factor did NOT contribute to the rapid spread of the fire?

• Strong winds

• Wooden buildings

• A long, wet summer

• A cramped neighborhood

Which significant building was destroyed during the Great Fire?

• The old St Paul's Cathedral

• Buckingham Palace

• Westminster Abbey

• The Tower of London

Who was sent by King Charles II to help stop the fire?

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• The Duke of York

• The Prince of Wales

• The Earl of Essex

What was the decision made by Parliament after the fire?

• To leave the ruins as a memorial

• To abandon the city

• To rebuild London bigger and better

• To relocate the capital