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1
What monarchs did Shakespeare live and perform under?
Mary I & Elizabeth I
Edward VI & Mary I
Henry VIII & Edward VI
Elizabeth I & James I
2
Which religion was Mary?
Protestant--Church of England
Jewish
Protestant--Baptist
Catholic
3
Henry VIII is remembered for all of his wives; what else did he accomplish?
He commissioned a translation of the Bible
He started the Royal Navy
He ordered all children attend school until age 12
He founded the English Army
4
At which theatre did Shakespeare perform?
The Swan
The Rose
The Greyfriars
The Globe
5
Who came to the throne after Mary I?
Mary, Queen of Scots
Edward VII
Elizabeth I
James I
6
In what LANGUAGE did Shakespeare speak & write?
Early Modern English
Norman English
Old English
Middle English
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What is Elizabeth I most famous nickname?
The Faerie Queen
Gloriana
Good Queen Bess
The Virgin Queen
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Why did Henry create the Church of England?
He was a victim of witchcraft
He became a serious Protestant
He wanted a divorce
He distrusted the Pope
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At the start of his reign what religion was Henry VIII?
Baptist
Protestant
Catholic
Jewish
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Why did Mary punish so many people during her reign?
She despised hypocrites
She had a bad temper
She wanted them to revert to Catholicism
She wanted them to be dedicated to the Church of England
11
When he FIRST began acting, what acting group was Shakespeare in?
London's Men
The Lord Chamberlin's Men
The Queen's Men
The King's Men
12
Who is the first Tudor monarch?
Henry VI
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Henry V
13
Who did the Tudors defeat in order to take over England?
Richard III
John
William
James I
14
What event occurred in the Middle Ages that lead to the Tudor family becoming the monarchs?
The Norman Invasion
The War of the Roses
The Spanish Armada
The 100 Years War
15
The period Elizabeth I ruled England is called what?
The Golden Age of England
The Industrial Revolution
Early Modern Britain
The Enlightenment
16
Who succeeded to the throne after Henry VIII?
Mary I
Edward VI
Edward III
Elizabeth I
17
What basic fact about Shakespeare historians do NOT know?
His birthday
His death-date
His hometown
His true identify
18
Elizabeth I treated religion quite differently than her sister; what did Elizabeth I do?
She followed the teaching of Ghandi
She changed England's church back to being Baptist
She killed all the Catholics
She tried to tolerate fairly both Protestants and Catholics
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Who succeeded to the throne after Edward VI?
James I
Elizabeth I
Edward VII
Mary I
20
What 2 genres of PLAYS is Shakespeare known for writing?
English Sonnets & Tragedies
Sonnets & Plays
Comedies & Tragedies
Italian & English Sonnets
