Year 1

What changes were made as a result of the Great Fire of London

In this lesson, we will learn about the changes made as a response to the Great Fire of London and how this presents itself in the present.

Year 1

What changes were made as a result of the Great Fire of London

In this lesson, we will learn about the changes made as a response to the Great Fire of London and how this presents itself in the present.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. To read a simple map of an area.
  2. To be able to identify differences and similarities within a given area.
  3. To understand the reasons behind these changes and the effects they had on London's population.

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4 Questions

Q1.
How many people are said to have died during the Great Fire of London?
16
Correct answer: 6
Q2.
Approximately, how many houses were destroyed during the Great Fire of London?
1,320
Correct answer: 13,200
132
Q3.
Approximately, how many people were left homeless as a result?
1,000
10,000
Correct answer: 100,000
Q4.
Which London landmarks were destroyed during the fire? Tick two.
Guildhall
Correct answer: Royal Exchange
Correct answer: St Paul's Cathedral
Tower of London

5 Questions

Q1.
After the Great Fire of London, King Charles II recommended that all future buildings be built out of brick and stone. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which architect was hired to helped in rebuilding London?
Correct answer: Christopher Wren
Wenceslaus Hollar
Q3.
How many churches were rebuilt under Christopher Wren's guidance?
51
Correct answer: 52
53
Q4.
Which London landmark was rebuilt according to Christopher Wren's plans?
Guildhall
Royal Exchange
Correct answer: St Paul's Cathedral
Tower of London
Q5.
Did the laws passed after the Great Fire of London intend to make London's streets narrower or wide?
Narrower
Correct answer: Wider