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The English Renaissance.
The English Renaissance.
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1
Choose one work by Christopher Marlowe.
Dr. Faustus
Macbeth
Hamlet
Romeo and Juliet
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Which of these is NOT a common theme in Renaissance literature?
Space travel
Power and Ambition
The Meaning of Life and Death
Love and Beauty
3
Besides plays, what other form of poetry is Shakespeare famous for?
Epics
Ballads
Limericks
Sonnets
4
What is one cause of the Renaissance?
The rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman writings
The widespread use of computers
The rise of industrial factories
The invention of the television
5
What did Renaissance writers emphasize in their works?
Strict religious doctrine
Divine intervention only
Human experiences and emotions (Humanism)
Scientific facts and figures
6
Approximately when did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
10th Century
14th Century
17th Century
19th Century
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What does "Renaissance" mean?
Restoration
Rebirth
Rebirth
Revolution
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Which invention significantly increased literacy during the Renaissance?
The Telescope
The Printing Press
The Telegraph
The Steam Engine
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Choose one influential playwright of the English Renaissance.
Michelangelo
William Shakespeare
Galileo Galilei
Leonardo da Vinci
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What is the structure of a sonnet?
14 lines
12 lines
16 lines
10 lines
