Which pair of events happened in the same century?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Great Fire of London and the Glorious Revolution
- Step 1: The Great Fire (1666) and the Glorious Revolution (1688) are both in the 1600s. Step 2. Compare the centuries of each pair. Answer: The Great Fire of London and the Glorious Revolution. Why not the others: The Armada (1588) is in the 1500s and the plot (1605) in the 1600s; 1348 and 1415 are 1300s and 1400s; 1815 and 1916 are 1800s and 1900s.
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