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The Great Fire of London: Reading Comprehension

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the causes, events, and consequences of the Great Fire of London in 1666 during the Restoration period.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Restoration
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Great Fire of London
#Explain the main causes of the Great Fire of London
#Compare different accounts of the fire's impact
#Analyse the short-term and long-term effects of the fire on London

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The Great Fire of London: Reading Comprehension

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London began on the night of 2 September 1666 and lasted for three days. It destroyed much of the medieval City of London, including homes, businesses, and important buildings. The fire started in a bakery on Pudding Lane and spread rapidly due to the wooden structures and dry weather.

Source A: Contemporary account

'The flames leapt high into the night sky, consuming everything in their path. The city was in chaos as fires raged for days.' Provenance: Diary entry by Samuel Pepys, 1666.

1.
Explain what caused the Great Fire of London to spread so quickly. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the accounts of Samuel Pepys and other contemporary sources regarding the fire's impact. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the main causes of the Great Fire of London. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the short-term effects of the Great Fire on London. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Compare the short-term and long-term effects of the fire on London. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain how the Great Fire of London influenced future firefighting practices. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of the significance of the Great Fire of London during the Restoration period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the long-term impact of the fire on London's development. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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