Big Ben Architecture

What is Big Ben?

• The name of the Parliament building in London

• A nickname for the king of England

• the oldest building in Westminster Palace

• A huge bell at the top of the Elizabeth Tower in London

What happened after the fire in 1834?

• There was a huge fireworks show over Big Ben

• Kings and queens moved into Westminster Palace

• Bombs damaged one of Big Ben's clock faces.

• Charles Barry was hired to rebuild Westminster Palace

Which of these facts if about Big Ben?

• Big Ben is cleaned every year with soap and water.

• Big Ben always looks amazing at night.

• Big Ben is the biggest chiming clock in the world.

• Big Ben is the most interesting landmark in London.

Which of the following is not a reason the author wrote this book?

• To inform the reader about the history of Big Ben?

• To share personal experience about visiting Big Ben.

• To give the reader information about Big Ben.

• To persuade the reader the importance of Big Ben.

Read this sentence: Westminter Palace is home to Parliament. What does Parliament mean?

• part of the government of the United Kingdom.

• the rules made by the government.

• the city where the government's main offices are located.

• the elected members of the government of the United States.

What happened after the fire in 1834?

• The Clock Tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower.

• Guy Fawkes was arrested, imprisoned and executed.

• Charles Barry won the competition to rebuild Westminster Palace.

• Henry VIII moved out of Westminster Palace.

Big Ben uses which architectural style?

• Gothic

• Classical

• Art Deco

• Neoclassical