How did people try to put the fire out?

By forming a long line and passing water from the river in leather buckets

By writing a letter to the king

Which of the following things did not cause the fire to spread quickly?

The houses were built very close together

Houses in those days were mainly made from wood

There had been a drought in London for 10 months before the fire

Driving rain made the houses very damp

Which of the following did not happen when the streets were rebuilt?

Most of the houses were built of bricks

The houses were rebuilt exactly as they had been before

Where did the fire start?

In a shoemaker's on Heel Street

In a hat shop on Headingly Road

In a baker's shop in Pudding Lane

How was the Great Fire remembered?

King Charles II threw a party for everyone

A special set of stamps was designed by the baker

Sir Christopher Wren designed a monument

The fire brigade designed a poster

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KS1 History Great Fire of London Quiz

Significant events are studied in History lessons. This friendly quiz aimed at KS1 children in year 1 and year 2 asks questions about one such event - the Grea…

Written by Dr. Emma ClarkeReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: Great Fire Of London

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

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Significant events are studied in History lessons. This friendly quiz aimed at KS1 children in year 1 and year 2 asks questions about one such event - the Great Fire of London. See if your child knows when and where it started, how many homes were destroyed and which famous monument was erected.

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