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 Elizabeth I
Queen Victoria
2. What initial event sparked the massive conflagration in 1666?
A lightning strike
An overturned lantern
A blacksmith's forge
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?
More green spaces
Taller skyscrapers
Increased fortifications
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?
A move to rural development
The creation of public parks
Fire-resistant regulations
The aftermath led to new building regulations that prioritized fire resistance, influencing future architectural decisions.
Gothic revival style
5. What symbolizes London's resilience in the wake of the 1666 disaster?
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
Expansion of the British Empire
Its rapid population growth
