Flashcards on London and Washington D.C.: Capital Cities
London & Washington D.C.: Capital Cities Explored
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London
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Card 1
Question: What is London the capital of?
Answer: London is the capital city of both England and the United Kingdom.
Card 2
Question: Where is London located geographically?
Answer: In the southeastern part of Great Britain, positioned on the River Thames.
Card 3
Question: Approximately how many inhabitants does London have?
Answer: About 9.7 million inhabitants.
Card 4
Question: What ancient name was London founded under and by whom?
Answer: Founded as Londinium by the Romans around 47 AD.
Card 5
Question: Name two major 17th-century catastrophes that London survived.
Answer: The Great Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Card 6
Question: What percentage of the city did the Great Fire of London destroy?
Answer: Roughly 80% of the city.
Card 7
Question: Which global role did London assume during the 19th century?
Answer: It became the center of the British Empire and the largest city in the world.
Card 8
Question: What major damage did London suffer during World War II?
Answer: Heavy damage inflicted by German bombing raids during the Blitz.
Card 9
Question: What is the City of London commonly called and what is its significance?
Answer: Often called "The Square Mile," it is the historic Roman core and the world's leading financial district.
Card 10
Question: Which major financial institution and cathedral are located in the City of London?
Answer: The Bank of England and St. Paul’s Cathedral.