What is the official name of the country which capital is London?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How many people live in London?
The population of London is more than eight million.
Which part is London's financial and business centre?
The City
How old is the Tower of London?
900 years old
How thick are the walls of the Tower?
five meters thick
How old is London?
1973
How many bridges are there across the Thames?
14
What is the heart of the City?
the Stock Exchange
Who built the White Tower?
William the Conqueror
What is the name of the building with the massive dome and a gold cross on the top?
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Who founded London?
The Romans
What is the most famous bridge in London?
Tower Bridge
How many people are there in the City during the daytime?
half a million
What was the Tower of London in different years?
a palace, a prison, a zoo, a museum
How many steps are there to the dome of the St. Paul’s Cathedral?
three hundred and sixty five steps
When was London founded?
AD 47
What are the four most famous bridges in London?
How does the City look like at night?
There’s no traffic and very few people. It’s quiet and empty.
Who lives in the Tower?
Black Ravens
What is the whispering Gallery?
It is the gallery where if you press your ear to the wall, you can hear the softest whisper from the other side of the dome.
What is the name of the river on which London stands?
The Thames
How many parts are there in London? What are they?
Four
The City,
The West End,
The East End
The Westminster.
What do people do in the City?
They work there.
Who looks after the ravens and feeds them?
Ravenmasters
Who built a new St. Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire that destroyed London in 1666?
Sir Christopher Wren