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What caused the Great Fire of London to spread rapidly?
What caused the Great Fire of London to spread rapidly?
- The fire brigade was present to manage it.
- Buildings were made of steel.
- It started from a large warehouse.
- The houses were made of wood. (correct)
How long did the Great Fire of London burn?
How long did the Great Fire of London burn?
- Two days
- Three days
- Four days (correct)
- One week
In which year did the Great Fire of London occur?
In which year did the Great Fire of London occur?
- 1600
- 1666 (correct)
- 1700
- 1650
What was done to try to extinguish the fires during the Great Fire of London?
What was done to try to extinguish the fires during the Great Fire of London?
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What is the significance of the Monument in London?
What is the significance of the Monument in London?
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Study Notes
The Great Fire of London
- The Monument is a tower with a gold ball at the top, built to remember the Great Fire of London.
- It is located a few meters away from where the fire started in 1666 on Pudding Lane.
- The fire started in a bakery oven, and the houses in London were made of wood, causing it to spread quickly.
- The Great Fire burned for four days because there was no fire brigade at the time.
- People used buckets of water to try and put out the fire.
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Test your knowledge about the Great Fire of London that occurred in 1666. Learn about its origins, the role of the Monument, and how the fire spread through the wooden structures of the city. Dive into the historical significance and impact of this catastrophic event.
