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
Queen Victoria
King Charles II
King Charles II, along with his brother, was actively involved in the firefighting efforts.
King Henry VIII
2. What initial event sparked the massive conflagration in 1666?
A lightning strike
An overturned lantern
A bakery mishap
The blaze began in a bakery, quickly spreading due to the city's wooden architecture and dry conditions.
A blacksmith's forge
3. How did the city's landscape change post-fire?
Increased fortifications
More green spaces
Wider streets, stone buildings
The reconstruction included wider streets and stone buildings, marking a significant shift in urban design.
Taller skyscrapers
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
The creation of public parks
Gothic revival style
5. What symbolizes London's resilience in the wake of the 1666 disaster?
Victory in subsequent wars
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.
Its rapid population growth
