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How did London begin?

In this lesson, we will look at London's origin, focusing on how it began as a Roman settlement by the banks of the River Thames nearly 2000 years ago.

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Q1.Who ruled England between 1558 and 1603 AD?

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Q2.Who succeeded Elizabeth I after her death in 1603?

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Q3.When was the Gunpowder Plot uncovered?

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Q4.King James I was a Catholic. True or false?

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Q5.During the 17th century, which part of London was considered to be working class?

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Q6.When was the last major outbreak of plague in London?

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Q7.What is a spinster?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Who ruled England between 1558 and 1603 AD?

1/7

Q2.Who succeeded Elizabeth I after her death in 1603?

2/7

Q3.When was the Gunpowder Plot uncovered?

3/7

Q4.King James I was a Catholic. True or false?

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Q5.During the 17th century, which part of London was considered to be working class?

5/7

Q6.When was the last major outbreak of plague in London?

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Q7.What is a spinster?

7/7

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What are the origins of London?

The Great Fire of London: End of lesson quiz

Q1.London is the capital of the United Kingdom. True or false?

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Q2.Approximately, what is London's population?

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Q3.Who first invaded Britannia?

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Q4.Londinium was founded on the banks of which river?

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Q5.In which year did the Iceni tribe, led by Queen Boudicca, burn Londinium to the ground?

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Q6.When did the last Roman soldiers leave Britannia?

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What are the origins of London?

The Great Fire of London: End of lesson quiz

Q1.London is the capital of the United Kingdom. True or false?

1/6

Q2.Approximately, what is London's population?

2/6

Q3.Who first invaded Britannia?

3/6

Q4.Londinium was founded on the banks of which river?

4/6

Q5.In which year did the Iceni tribe, led by Queen Boudicca, burn Londinium to the ground?

5/6

Q6.When did the last Roman soldiers leave Britannia?

6/6

Lesson summary: How did London begin?

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