Why was the London Eye built?

To celebrate the new millennium

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Answers

1
What happens during the Changing of the Guard?
Flags are raised
Tourists take photos
Soldiers change places
Musicians play songs
2
What is the name of the bridge near the Tower of London?
Westminster Bridge
Millennium Bridge
Tower Bridge
London Bridge
3
What is London’s underground train system called?
Monorail
Underground
Subway
Metro
4
True or False: London is the most visited city in Europe.
True
False
5
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
Birmingham
Manchester
London
Liverpool
6
What is the name of London’s tallest building?
The Eye
The Gherkin
Big Ben
The Shard
7
What is the name of the castle by the Thames?
Tower of London
Kensington Palace
Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
8
How many steps to the top of Big Ben?
400
250
334
200
9
True or False: Embankment is a quiet residential area.
False
True
10
True or False: London has the oldest underground line in the world.
True
False
11
Which area is famous for street performers?
Covent Garden
Camden Town
Soho
Regent’s Park
12
What can you see inside the Tower of London?
Ancient books
Crown Jewels
Weapons from WWII
Famous paintings
13
What is the London Eye?
A museum
A skyscraper
A giant Ferris wheel
A church
14
How old is the Metropolitan line?
About 100 years old
About 50 years old
Over 150 years old
Over 200 years old
15
Which river flows through London?
Clyde
Mersey
Thames
Severn
16
What is Big Ben?
A bell inside the tower
A clock tower
A famous bridge
A parliament room
17
Why was the London Eye built?
To celebrate the Queen's birthday
To celebrate the new millennium
To celebrate a royal wedding
To celebrate the London Olympics
18
What birds live at the Tower of London?
Pigeons
Sparrows
Ravens
Eagles
19
What happens in the Houses of Parliament?
People shop
Students study
Actors perform plays
Politicians make laws
20
What special feature does Tower Bridge have?
It can move for boats
It lights up at night
It has a market on top
It has a clock tower

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Discover London

20 termsStudBud Administration566 plays

Test your knowledge on the iconic landmarks, history, and culture of the vibrant city of London

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
What happens during the Changing of the Guard?
Flags are raised
Tourists take photos
Soldiers change places
Musicians play songs
2
What is the name of the bridge near the Tower of London?
Westminster Bridge
Millennium Bridge
Tower Bridge
London Bridge
3
What is London’s underground train system called?
Monorail
Underground
Subway
Metro
4
True or False: London is the most visited city in Europe.
True
False
5
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
Birmingham
Manchester
London
Liverpool
6
What is the name of London’s tallest building?
The Eye
The Gherkin
Big Ben
The Shard
7
What is the name of the castle by the Thames?
Tower of London
Kensington Palace
Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
8
How many steps to the top of Big Ben?
400
250
334
200
9
True or False: Embankment is a quiet residential area.
False
True
10
True or False: London has the oldest underground line in the world.
True
False
11
Which area is famous for street performers?
Covent Garden
Camden Town
Soho
Regent’s Park
12
What can you see inside the Tower of London?
Ancient books
Crown Jewels
Weapons from WWII
Famous paintings
13
What is the London Eye?
A museum
A skyscraper
A giant Ferris wheel
A church
14
How old is the Metropolitan line?
About 100 years old
About 50 years old
Over 150 years old
Over 200 years old
15
Which river flows through London?
Clyde
Mersey
Thames
Severn
16
What is Big Ben?
A bell inside the tower
A clock tower
A famous bridge
A parliament room
17
Why was the London Eye built?
To celebrate the Queen's birthday
To celebrate the new millennium
To celebrate a royal wedding
To celebrate the London Olympics
18
What birds live at the Tower of London?
Pigeons
Sparrows
Ravens
Eagles
19
What happens in the Houses of Parliament?
People shop
Students study
Actors perform plays
Politicians make laws
20
What special feature does Tower Bridge have?
It can move for boats
It lights up at night
It has a market on top
It has a clock tower