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Big Ben is the name of the clock tower.
Big Ben is the name of the clock tower.
False
The clock inside Big Ben was installed in the early 20th century.
The clock inside Big Ben was installed in the early 20th century.
False
Big Ben has only one clock face.
Big Ben has only one clock face.
False
The hour hand of Big Ben is about 3 metres long.
The hour hand of Big Ben is about 3 metres long.
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Big Ben continued to chime even after the House of Commons was destroyed in World War II.
Big Ben continued to chime even after the House of Commons was destroyed in World War II.
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Study Notes
Big Ben Facts
- Big Ben is the common name for the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster.
- The clock inside the tower was installed in the mid-19th century.
- Big Ben refers to the largest bell of the clock, not the clock itself.
- The clock faces are almost 7.5 meters in diameter.
- The hour hand is approximately 3 meters long, and the minute hand about 4 meters.
- The clock has four faces, allowing viewing from any position.
- The clock strikes every hour and smaller bells chime every quarter hour.
- The clock's accuracy is remarkable, functioning reliably, even during wartime bombings of nearby buildings.
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Test your knowledge about Big Ben, the iconic Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. This quiz covers interesting facts about its history, structure, and functionality. See how much you really know about this famous landmark!
