The Tower Of London
The Quiz checks listening comprehension of the youtube video spot "The Tower of London".
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The Tower of London was originally a prison.
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The video doesn't say
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True
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False
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Correct Answer
C. FalseExplanation
False. The Tower of London was built to keep the English out by William the Conqueror, after he became king in 1066. It was originally a fortress and it wasn't used as a prison until later on.Rate this question:
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- 2.
King Richard the Third was responsible for imprisoning the tragic Princes in the tower.
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We don't know
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True
- C.
False
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A. We don't knowExplanation
We don't know. He is alleged to have done so, but we don't know for sure as proof was never found.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The gate that leads from the River Thames into the Tower of London is called?
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Traitor's Gate
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Water Gate
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Tower Gate
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A. Traitor's GateExplanation
Traitor's Gate. Prisoners entered the Tower of London via Traitor's Gate. For many prisoners it was a one way ticket and they never saw daylight again.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The wardens responsible for guarding the Tower of London are called:
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Meateaters
- B.
Beefeaters
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Guards
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B. BeefeatersExplanation
Beefeaters. Officially their job is to guard the Crown Jewels but nowadays they mostly act as tour guides and perform ceremonial duties.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The original tower built in Norman times is called...
- A.
The White Tower
- B.
The Grey Tower
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The Elizabeth Tower
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A. The White TowerExplanation
The White Tower is the original and most famous tower. It is surrounded by other nineteen towers that were added at a later date.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many resident ravens does the fortress have at any one time?
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Six
- B.
At least six.
- C.
We don't know.
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Correct Answer
B. At least six.Explanation
At least six. The tower maintains at least six ravens; sometimes more. They are looked after by the resident raven master.Rate this question:
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