Roman Period
Name one of the Roman buildings/structures discussed.
London Wall/London Mithraeum
Name one of the Medieval buildings/structures discussed.
Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, or London Bridge
Name one of the Georgian buildings/structures discussed.
10 Downing St/Buckingham Palace/Westminster Bridge
Name one of the Victorian buildings/structures discussed.
Palace of Westminster/Tower Bridge/King's Cross
Name one of the Modern buildings/structures discussed.
The Shard/The Gherkin/The Walkie Talkie
Which Roman dictator partially invaded Britain?
Julius Caesar
What style of architecture, with features of pointed archways and ornate decorations, became popular during the medieval period?
Gothic Architecture
Why is Westminister Bridge painted green?
For the Seats in the House of Commons
What event in English history caused the need for a new Parliament building to be built?
The great fire of 1834
Which building accidentally burnt cars on the street with its reflective windows?
20 Fenchurch St/The Walkie Talkie
What was the Roman name for London?
Londinium
What is the name of the addition to Westminster Abbey constructed under King Henry VII?
Lady Chapel
What is 10 Downing Street?
Answer should be : The ____ of ____
The Office of the Prime Minister
What was the political leaning of Victorian England that restricted the architectural style of the new parliament building?
Conservative
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Which Roman Emperor invaded the Britains?
Claudius
Who was the first Norman King that started the Medieval period and constructed the tower of London?
William I/William the Conqueror/William of Normandy
What is the style of Buckingham palace (two word answer)?
Neoclassical Georgian
What is the name of the architect behind the Palace of Westminster, whose son later helped with the Tower Bridge design?
Sir Charles Barry
Which district is the Gherkin near?
Financial District
What year was London founded?
47 AD
What was the maximum number of houses reached on the Medieval London Bridge?
140
Who was the ruler that immediately preceded the Georgian dynasty?
Queen Anne
Which king is the area known as "King's Cross" named after?
King George IV
What was the name of the fox found in the Shard?
Romeo