Checkup 2 Flashcards
1
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Who is Samuel Pepys and why is he significant to us today?
A
Samuel Pepys is significant to us today because his diary is an eyewitness account that gives us insight to the feelings and responses of the people during the Great Plague and the Great Fire.
2
Q
Who is Sir Christopher Wren and why is he significant to us today?
A
After the Great Fire, Sir Christopher Wren was an architect responsible for designing and authorizing the rebuilding of London.
3
Q
Was Dryden’s optimism in Annus Mirabilis justified?
A
Yes, Dryden’s optimism is justified because London has been rebuilt, and it is much more prosperous and beautiful now.
4
Q
What is the influence of 17th century hymn writers on today’s church worships?
A
Many of their songs are still sung in church today.
