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Architecture Flashcards

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Who is known for bringing Gothic architecture to England?

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William of Sens

Known for his work on Canterbury Cathedral in the 12th century.

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What is Henry Yevele known for?

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Parts of Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral

Yevele was a master mason active in the late 14th century.

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Which architect introduced classical architecture to England?

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Inigo Jones

He designed the Queen’s House in Greenwich and the Banqueting House in Whitehall.

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Fill in the blank: _______ is known for Wilton House and early examples of Palladian architecture in England.

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John Webb

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What is Sir Christopher Wren best known for?

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Designing St. Paul’s Cathedral

He also rebuilt many churches after the Great Fire of London in 1666.

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James Gibbs is known for blending which architectural styles?

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Baroque and Palladian styles

He is recognized for St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London.

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Who was a key figure in the Palladian revival?

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Colen Campbell

He authored Vitruvius Britannicus and designed Wanstead House.

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What style is William Kent a pioneer of?

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The English landscape garden style

He designed interiors for Kensington Palace and Holkham Hall.

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Fill in the blank: Robert Adam is known for the neoclassical _______.

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Adam style

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Who collaborated with Robert Adam and co-developed the Adam style?

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James Adam

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What is Sir William Chambers known for designing?

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Somerset House in London

He was also an influential architectural theorist.

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Which architect is best known for designing the Palace of Westminster?

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Charles Barry

He collaborated with Augustus Pugin on this project.

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True or False: Augustus Pugin was a leader in the Gothic Revival movement.

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True

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What is George Gilbert Scott known for?

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Prolific Gothic Revival architect

He designed the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras Station.

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Who designed the Natural History Museum in London?

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Alfred Waterhouse

His design is noted for its striking Romanesque style.

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16
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Fill in the blank: Norman Shaw blended Queen Anne Revival with _______ influences.

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Arts and Crafts

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17
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What legacy did E.W. Pugin continue?

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His father’s Gothic Revival legacy

He designed numerous churches.

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Which architect designed much of Regent Street in London?

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John Nash

He also designed Brighton’s Royal Pavilion.

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Who is known for work on Hyde Park’s Wellington Arch?

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Decimus Burton

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Fill in the blank: Joseph Paxton is famous for designing the revolutionary _______.

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Crystal Palace

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Who designed Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard?

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John Vanbrugh

He is known for his bold Baroque architecture.

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What was Humphry Repton primarily known for?

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Landscape design

He influenced architectural elements within his garden designs.

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Which architect is known for Baroque churches like St. John’s, Smith Square?

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Thomas Archer

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24
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What movement was Richard Norman Shaw a major figure in?

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The Arts and Crafts Movement

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25
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What masterpiece did George Edmund Street design?

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Royal Courts of Justice in London

It is a Gothic Revival masterpiece.

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Who is known as a pioneer of Art Nouveau and the Glasgow Style?

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Known for the Glasgow School of Art.

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Which architect designed much of New Delhi, including the Viceroy’s House?

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Edwin Lutyens

Blended traditional and classical styles.

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What is Berthold Lubetkin known for?

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Leader of the British Modernist movement

Known for London Zoo’s Penguin Pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.

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Which German architect influenced British architecture and co-founded the Isokon Building?

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Walter Gropius

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30
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What architectural style is Ernő Goldfinger associated with?

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Brutalist architecture

Known for the Trellick Tower in London.

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31
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James Stirling is known for which architectural movement?

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Postmodernism

Famous for the History Faculty Library at Cambridge.

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32
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Denys Lasdun is best known for designing which landmark?

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Royal National Theatre

A key figure in Brutalism.

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33
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What is Basil Spence’s notable project that symbolizes post-war reconciliation?

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Coventry Cathedral

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34
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Who founded the architectural firm Foster + Partners?

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Norman Foster

A leading figure in high-tech architecture.

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35
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Richard Rogers co-designed which famous building in Paris?

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Centre Pompidou

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36
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Who was the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize?

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Zaha Hadid

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37
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David Chipperfield is known for focusing on which design style?

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Minimalist, elegant designs

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38
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Fill in the blank: Amanda Levete is known for __________ designs.

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innovative, sculptural

39
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Will Alsop is recognized for which type of architecture?

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Playful, colorful architecture

40
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What iconic project did Nicholas Grimshaw design?

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Eden Project

Known for its iconic biomes.

41
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Thomas Heatherwick is known for blending architecture with what?

A

Art and design

42
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Ken Shuttleworth is known for founding which architectural firm?

A

Make Architects

43
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Alison Brooks is recognized for which notable project?

A

University of Cambridge’s Cohen Quad

44
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Fill in the blank: Farshid Moussavi is known for the Museum of __________ in Cleveland.

A

Contemporary Art

45
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Peter Cook is a founding member of which architectural group?

46
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What is Grafton Architects known for?

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Impact on British architecture

Projects like Kingston University’s Town House.

47
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Caruso St John is known for which cultural project?

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Newport Street Gallery in London

48
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David Adjaye designed which significant museum?

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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

49
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Elizabeth Diller is part of which architectural firm?

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro

50
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Asif Khan is known for designing public spaces for which event?

A

London 2012 Olympics

51
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Name an architectural movement represented by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

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Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts

52
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Which architects are associated with High-Tech Architecture?

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  • Norman Foster
  • Richard Rogers
  • Nicholas Grimshaw
53
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What architectural style is Zaha Hadid known for?

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Deconstructivism / Futurism

54
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Fill in the blank: James Stirling is associated with __________ architecture.

A

Postmodernism

55
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True or False: Basil Spence is known for designing the London Aquatics Centre.

A

False

Basil Spence designed Coventry Cathedral.

56
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What is the name of the famous clock tower located in London?

57
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True or False: The Tower of London was originally built as a royal palace.

58
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is an iconic piece of modern architecture located in London, known for its unique shape.

59
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What architectural style is St. Paul’s Cathedral primarily designed in?

A

English Baroque

60
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Which landmark is known as the residence of the British Prime Minister?

A

10 Downing Street

61
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site? A) Buckingham Palace B) The Roman Baths C) The Shard

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B) The Roman Baths

62
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What is the architectural style of the Westminster Abbey?

63
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True or False: The British Museum is famous for its collection of artifacts and ancient treasures.

64
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a famous Roman amphitheater located in the city of Chester.

A

Chester Amphitheatre

65
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What structure is known for its stunning stained glass windows and is located in York?

A

York Minster

66
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Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT a landmark in England? A) Stonehenge B) Eiffel Tower C) Durham Cathedral

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B) Eiffel Tower

67
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What is the name of the historic castle located in Windsor?

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Windsor Castle

68
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True or False: The Colosseum is located in England.

69
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a 12th-century castle located in the city of Lincoln.

A

Lincoln Castle

70
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What famous bridge connects the City of London with Southwark?

A

London Bridge

71
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Multiple Choice: Which landmark is known for its annual flower show? A) Kew Gardens B) Buckingham Palace C) The Tower of London

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A) Kew Gardens

72
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What is the name of the ancient stone circle located in Wiltshire, England?

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Stonehenge

73
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True or False: The Tate Modern is a contemporary art museum housed in a former power station.

74
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is the largest cathedral in England, located in Liverpool.

A

Liverpool Cathedral

75
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What style of architecture is the Royal Pavilion in Brighton known for?

A

Indo-Saracenic

76
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Multiple Choice: Which of these landmarks is a former royal palace? A) The Tower of London B) The British Museum C) The Shard

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A) The Tower of London

77
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What is the primary architectural feature of the Round Church in Cambridge?

A

Circular design

78
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True or False: The Millennium Dome is also known as The O2.

79
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a notable example of Gothic architecture, located in the city of Bath.

A

Bath Abbey

80
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What is the name of the famous neoclassical building in London housing the National Gallery?

A

The National Gallery

81
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Multiple Choice: Which of these is known for its Roman baths? A) Bath B) Bristol C) Oxford

82
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What is the significance of the Angel of the North?

A

It is a large sculpture representing a guardian angel, located in Gateshead.

83
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True or False: The Victoria and Albert Museum is dedicated to art and design.

84
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a famous landmark in London, known for its neo-gothic architecture and housing the UK Parliament.

A

Palace of Westminster

85
Q

What is the name of the bridge that is often mistaken for London Bridge?

A

Tower Bridge

86
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Multiple Choice: Which cathedral is known for its three spires? A) Lincoln Cathedral B) York Minster C) Canterbury Cathedral

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A) Lincoln Cathedral

87
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What is the architectural style of the Blackpool Tower?

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Neo-Gothic

88
Q

True or False: The Globe Theatre is a reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original theatre.

89
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a historic site that served as a royal palace and prison, located in London.

A

Tower of London

90
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What is the primary use of the Royal Albert Hall?

A

Concert hall

91
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a famous example of Tudor architecture? A) Hampton Court Palace B) The Shard C) St. Paul’s Cathedral

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A) Hampton Court Palace

92
Q

What is the name of the historic house located in Stratford-upon-Avon, associated with William Shakespeare?

A

Shakespeare’s Birthplace

93
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True or False: The Ashmolean Museum is the oldest public museum in the UK.

94
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a famous landmark in London known for its extensive collection of natural history specimens.

A

Natural History Museum

Sam’s British History (17 decks)

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