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WorksheetsBig Ben Architecture
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is Big Ben?
The name of the Parliament building in London
A nickname for the king of England
the oldest building in Westminster Palace
A huge bell at the top of the Elizabeth Tower in London
What happened after the fire in 1834?
There was a huge fireworks show over Big Ben
Kings and queens moved into Westminster Palace
Bombs damaged one of Big Ben's clock faces.
Charles Barry was hired to rebuild Westminster Palace
Which of these facts if about Big Ben?
Big Ben is cleaned every year with soap and water.
Big Ben always looks amazing at night.
Big Ben is the biggest chiming clock in the world.
Big Ben is the most interesting landmark in London.
Which of the following is not a reason the author wrote this book?
To inform the reader about the history of Big Ben?
To share personal experience about visiting Big Ben.
To give the reader information about Big Ben.
To persuade the reader the importance of Big Ben.
Read this sentence: Westminter Palace is home to Parliament. What does Parliament mean?
part of the government of the United Kingdom.
the rules made by the government.
the city where the government's main offices are located.
the elected members of the government of the United States.
What happened after the fire in 1834?
The Clock Tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower.
Guy Fawkes was arrested, imprisoned and executed.
Charles Barry won the competition to rebuild Westminster Palace.
Henry VIII moved out of Westminster Palace.
Big Ben uses which architectural style?
Gothic
Classical
Art Deco
Neoclassical
