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 Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I
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 lightning strike
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.
An overturned lantern
3. How did the city's landscape change post-fire?
More green spaces
Wider streets, stone buildings
The reconstruction included wider streets and stone buildings, marking a significant shift in urban design.
Increased fortifications
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
