- 1. Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is often used to refer to the clock and the clock tower itself. The tower stands at over 96 meters tall and is an iconic symbol of London and the United Kingdom. Completed in 1859, it has become one of the most famous landmarks in the world, known for its distinctive chimes and timekeeping. The intricate design of the clock mechanism and the size of the bell have made Big Ben a marvel of engineering and a symbol of British history and tradition.
How tall is Big Ben's clock tower?
A) 200 feet
B) 316 feet
C) 250 feet
D) 400 feet
- 2. What is the official name of the clock tower commonly known as Big Ben?
A) Victoria Tower
B) Henry Tower
C) Elizabeth Tower
D) Albert Tower
- 3. How many floors does the Elizabeth Tower have?
A) 7
B) 15
C) 11
D) 9
- 4. Which monarch was reigning during the completion of Big Ben?
A) King Henry VIII
B) Queen Victoria
C) King George III
D) Queen Elizabeth II
- 5. What material was used to build the spire of the clock tower?
A) Cast iron
B) Brick
C) Glass
D) Stone
- 6. Which famous British architect worked on the design of the clock tower?
A) Norman Foster
B) Christopher Wren
C) Richard Rogers
D) Augustus Pugin
- 7. When was the Great Bell, later known as Big Ben, first struck?
A) 1859
B) 1776
C) 1700
D) 1900
- 8. In addition to the time, what else did the original design of the clock face show?
A) The date
B) The weather
C) The phases of the moon
D) The tides
- 9. How many faces does the clock tower have?
A) 3
B) 2
C) 1
D) 4
- 10. What is the nickname of Big Ben's hour bell?
A) Big Benji
B) Time Gong
C) Grand Bell
D) Great Bell
- 11. Who designed Big Ben's clock mechanism?
A) Augustus Pugin
B) Charles Barry
C) Edmund Beckett Denison
D) Sir Christopher Wren
- 12. In which city is Big Ben located?
A) Paris
B) Sydney
C) London
D) New York
- 13. In which style was Big Ben designed and built?
A) Gothic Revival
B) Baroque
C) Art Deco
D) Modernist
- 14. How many steps are there inside the Elizabeth Tower leading up to the belfry where Big Ben is located?
A) 400 steps
B) 334 steps
C) 250 steps
D) 500 steps
- 15. How often is Big Ben's clock mechanism wound?
A) Once a week
B) Three times a week
C) Once a day
D) Twice a month
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