# London Historical Bits


London Historical Bits
Treasure Hunt


Next Olympics will take place in London, don't you think it's time to learn a bit more about this fascinating city?
You will do it by searching the answers for a series of questions in the proposed WebPages. 
  1. In first place, go to the section called "QUESTIONS" and read ALL the questions. 
  2. Then, go to the section called "RESOURCES" AND USE ONLY THESE WEBPAGES to find the answers for the previous questions. Write down the answers in a sheet of paper or a .doc file, and once you've answered all the questions, go to the last section.
  3. Finally, go to "THE BIG QUESTION". Try to find the answer for this question in the previous WebPages. 

GIVE IT TO THE TEACHER.... AND THAT'S IT. 
                                                  YOU HAVE FINISHED!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

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 QUESTIONS  
  1. 1. The Globe Theatre was an important theatre at Shakespeare's time. The original theatre got burnt in 1613. The fire started while they were performing a play.
     What play was it?

    2. In late Stuart years, a great fire destroyed London and it killed two-thirds of the city. A monument remembering that event was built at the exact point where everything started.
    Who built it?

    3. The Golden Age in England refers to a period of great splendour at the end of the sixteenth century. A Queen lived and ruled in that age. Since she did not married, she got a nickname.
     What did people call her?

    4. In the 11th century, the first Norman king built one of present London landmarks, where the Yeoman Wardens live.
    Who was that king?

    5. Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s residence in London.
    What important event takes place there every day during the summer?  When is the next date for this event?

    6. People born in East London have a different name.
    What are they called?

    7. What was the name for the Square Mile in Roman times?

    8. London has many places to go. Name six places you should see in London, don't use the ones mentioned above.
    Find two art galleries, two royal buildings and two free London attractions.
  
RESOURCES

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THE BIG QUESTION

What is the area where the London 2012 Olympic park is going to be built? (It is written in GREY CAPITAL LETTERS) 

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