Flashcards on London: History, Geography, and Landmarks
London: History, Geography, and Landmarks
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London (City Guide)
29 cards
Card 1
Question: When and by whom was London founded, and what was its original name?
Answer: Founded in 43 A.D. by the Romans; it was called Londinium.
Card 2
Question: What was the original function of London when founded by the Romans?
Answer: It was a fortress.
Card 3
Question: Approximately how many inhabitants does London have (according to the content)?
Answer: 10 million inhabitants.
Card 4
Question: How is London administratively subdivided?
Answer: Into 32 boroughs plus The City of London.
Card 5
Question: Name three specific areas or districts mentioned in the City of London/Greater London.
Answer: The City of Westminster, Greenwich, West End (also West Ham, Chelsea, Fulham were listed).
Card 6
Question: Which years did the German bombings of London occur as listed in the content?
Answer: 1941–1942.
Card 7
Question: When was the London Underground (the tube) opened (years given)?
Answer: 1860–1863.
Card 8
Question: In which years did the plague and the Great Fire hit London?
Answer: Plague in 1665; The Great Fire in 1666.
Card 9
Question: Where and when did the Great Fire of London start?
Answer: In a bakery on Pudding Lane, in the morning in September 1666.
Card 10
Question: Why did the Great Fire of London spread so widely?
Answer: Because of crooked narrow streets, many wooden houses, and strong dry wind.