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