TOP OF THE TOWN

TOP OF THE TOWN

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the Milbank Tower, London's tallest new skyscraper at 387 feet, surpassing St. Paul's and Nelson's Column. It offers a panoramic view of London's landmarks like the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey. The construction is nearing completion, with a topping out ceremony marking the final concrete pour. An artist's impression shows the tower's future appearance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How tall is the Tower Block of Milbank Development?

387 feet

500 feet

250 feet

600 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous London landmark is NOT mentioned as visible from the Tower Block?

The British Museum

Lambeth Palace

Westminster Abbey

The Palace of Westminster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the topping out ceremony?

To demolish the old structure

To open the building to the public

To mark the completion of the building's structure

To celebrate the start of construction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presided over the topping out ceremony?

The lead engineer

The chief architect

The chairman of vicars

The mayor of London

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the artist's impression show?

The completed look of the building

The building's interior design

The construction process

The surrounding landscape