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What was London like at the time of the fire?

In this lesson, we will look at how London developed as an important cultural, economic and political centre through the reign of the Anglo-Saxons, Normans and Tudors.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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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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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.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

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What was London like at the onset of the Great Fire? - End of Lesson Quiz

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Q1.Which King was left in charge of much of Britain after the last Romans left in 410 AD?

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Q2.What was the name of the town the Anglo-Saxons built near Londinium?

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Q3.In which year did Alfred the Great conquer London?

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Q4.During the reign of which ruler was the White Tower at the Tower of London built?

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Q5.Which Tudor monarch commissioned the building of St James's Palace?

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What was London like at the onset of the Great Fire? - End of Lesson Quiz

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which King was left in charge of much of Britain after the last Romans left in 410 AD?

1/5

Q2.What was the name of the town the Anglo-Saxons built near Londinium?

2/5

Q3.In which year did Alfred the Great conquer London?

3/5

Q4.During the reign of which ruler was the White Tower at the Tower of London built?

4/5

Q5.Which Tudor monarch commissioned the building of St James's Palace?

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