Révision Litt GB CM1: Middle Age to The Century of Shakespeare

Question 1

What theme appears in many of Shakespeare’s sonnets?

Accepted Answer

The “Dark Lady”

Question 2

What genre is The Faerie Queene?

Accepted Answer

Religious allegory

Question 3

What did William Tyndale translate into English?

Accepted Answer

Bible

Question 4

Which of the following was a Renaissance humanist?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

Question 5

Who wrote about King Arthur in Latin?

Accepted Answer

Geoffrey of Monmouth

Question 6

Who supported the writing of romances in the 12th century?

Accepted Answer

Aristocracy

Question 7

Who launched the Reformation in 1517?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 8

What poetic style is John Donne known for?

Accepted Answer

Metaphysical

Question 9

What is a mystery play based on?

Accepted Answer

Biblical stories

Question 10

Who introduced the concept of the Round Table in romance?

Accepted Answer

Chrétien de Troyes

Question 11

What is the Holy Grail connected to?

Accepted Answer

Arthurian legend

Question 12

In what language were medieval romances usually written?

Accepted Answer

French

Question 13

Which is the most famous group of medieval romances?

Accepted Answer

Arthurian romances

Question 14

Who brought the printing press to England?

Accepted Answer

William Caxton

Question 15

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

Accepted Answer

154

Question 16

When was the first printing press set up in England?

Accepted Answer

1476

Question 17

Where were chronicles usually written?

Accepted Answer

Monasteries

Question 18

What discovery is Vasco da Gama known for?

Accepted Answer

A sea route to India

Question 19

What did morality plays explore?

Accepted Answer

Good vs Evil

Question 20

Who wrote The Faerie Queene?

Accepted Answer

Spenser

Question 21

What is circular literature often about?

Accepted Answer

Nature and seasons

Questions 21