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Vocabulary and Concepts: The Great Fire of London

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop understanding of key vocabulary and concepts related to the Great Fire of London, facilitating comprehension and analysis.

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#History
#History
#The Restoration
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Great Fire of London
#Define key terms related to the Great Fire of London
#Explain the causes and effects of the fire
#Compare different perspectives on the fire and its aftermath
#Analyse vocabulary to deepen understanding of the event

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Vocabulary and Concepts: The Great Fire of London

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Source: Historical accounts and modern summaries

Source A: A contemporary description of the Great Fire

'The fire spread rapidly through the city, destroying homes, churches, and businesses. The narrow streets and wooden buildings helped the flames to leap from one structure to another. Many people lost their possessions and some even their lives.' Provenance: Summary from a 17th-century eyewitness account.

Source B: Modern historian's view

'The Great Fire of London was a devastating event that led to significant rebuilding and reforms in the city’s fire safety measures.' Provenance: Extract from a recent history textbook.

1.
Define the term 'conflagration' as used in the context of the Great Fire of London. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the fire spread so quickly through London. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B on the impact of the fire.
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the key causes of the Great Fire of London.
[5 marks]
5.
Analyse the significance of the fire in leading to changes in London’s building regulations.
[6 marks]
6.
Write a short paragraph explaining why some people believed the fire was a punishment from God.
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the immediate response to the fire with the long-term consequences for London.
[6 marks]
8.
Outline the ways in which the Great Fire of London influenced future fire safety measures.
[5 marks]

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