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Life in the UK Test Practice Question · Ho & Duck: Add-on — Chapter 3 Extra Topics

What happened in London in 1665, during the reign of Charles II?

A) A major fire destroyed most of the City of London
B) A major outbreak of plague killed thousands of people, especially in poorer areas
C) A cholera epidemic spread from the River Thames
D) A smallpox outbreak led to the first mass inoculation programme

Correct answer: A major outbreak of plague killed thousands of people, especially in poorer areas

During the reign of Charles II, in 1665, there was a major outbreak of plague in London, killing thousands of people, especially in poorer areas.

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During the reign of Charles II, in 1665, there was a major outbreak of plague in London, killing thousands of people, especially in poorer areas.

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