Questions › Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society
What is Big Ben strictly the nickname of?
- AThe Ferris wheel on the River Thames
- BThe tower that holds the Parliament clock
- CThe great bell of the Parliament clockRight answer
- DThe main gate of the Tower of London
Answer: The great bell of the Parliament clock
Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell in the clock at the Houses of Parliament, though many people use it for the clock too. The tower itself is called Elizabeth Tower.
From chapter 4 of the handbook, "A modern, thriving society", section "Places of interest". Practice question 442 of 651, written in our own words.