Click on the play button, carefully listen to the passage, and then answer the questions that follow.
1. Which monarch played a direct role in addressing the disaster?
King Henry VIII
King Charles II
King Charles II, along with his brother, was actively involved in the firefighting efforts.
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I
2. What initial event sparked the massive conflagration in 1666?
A blacksmith's forge
An overturned lantern
A lightning strike
A bakery mishap
The blaze began in a bakery, quickly spreading due to the city's wooden architecture and dry conditions.
3. How did the city's landscape change post-fire?
Taller skyscrapers
Increased fortifications
Wider streets, stone buildings
The reconstruction included wider streets and stone buildings, marking a significant shift in urban design.
More green spaces
4. What lasting impact did the fire have on city planning and architecture?
Fire-resistant regulations
The aftermath led to new building regulations that prioritized fire resistance, influencing future architectural decisions.
A move to rural development
Gothic revival style
The creation of public parks
5. What symbolizes London's resilience in the wake of the 1666 disaster?
Expansion of the British Empire
Its rapid population growth
Victory in subsequent wars
Rebirth and stronger infrastructure
The city's ability to rebuild and emerge stronger, with improved infrastructure and planning, embodies its resilience.
