The Great Fire of London Quiz

What year did the Great Fire of London occur?

• 1665

• 1668

• 1666

• 1667

Where did the Great Fire of London begin?

• Oxford Street

• Fleet Street

• Pudding Lane

• Baker Street

How many days did the Great Fire of London burn?

• 4 days

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 2 days

Which monarch sent the Duke of York to help control the fire?

• King Charles I

• King George I

• King Charles II

• King James II

What was the primary material used in rebuilding London after the fire?

• Wood

• Brick

• Iron

• Stone

Who was responsible for designing the Monument to the Great Fire of London?

• Christopher Wren

• Robert Hooke

• Inigo Jones

• John Nash

What was the original purpose of the Monument designed by Robert Hooke?

• A lighthouse

• A zenith telescope

• A bell tower

• A clock tower

What does the bronze sculpture at the top of the Monument represent?

• The Royal Family

• The City of London

• The Rebuilding

• The Great Fire

How many steps are there in the Monument?

• 511

• 411

• 311

• 211

What is the height of the Monument in feet?

• 300 feet

• 150 feet

• 202 feet

• 250 feet