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 Henry VIII
King Charles II
King Charles II, along with his brother, was actively involved in the firefighting efforts.
2. What initial event sparked the massive conflagration in 1666?
A blacksmith's forge
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 lightning strike
3. How did the city's landscape change post-fire?
Wider streets, stone buildings
The reconstruction included wider streets and stone buildings, marking a significant shift in urban design.
Taller skyscrapers
Increased fortifications
More green spaces
4. What lasting impact did the fire have on city planning and architecture?
Gothic revival style
The creation of public parks
A move to rural development
Fire-resistant regulations
The aftermath led to new building regulations that prioritized fire resistance, influencing future architectural decisions.
5. What symbolizes London's resilience in the wake of the 1666 disaster?
Its rapid population growth
Expansion of the British Empire
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.
