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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In which year was there a major outbreak of plague in London, the year before the Great Fire?
Correct answer
1665
Why
Thousands of people died in the plague of 1665, especially in poorer areas. The Great Fire followed in 1666. The Black Death of 1348 was an earlier plague.
Answer choices
- A1348
- B1588
- C1665
- D1745