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Why did people drink beer instead of water?

1. Where was Shakespeare born?

Ordinary Life in Elizabethan and Jacobean England

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1. Where was Shakespeare born?
In a big city
On a farm·
In a small market town
In London
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Why did people drink beer instead of water?
Because beer was stronger
Because beer was cheaper
Because beer was easier to make
Because water was dangerous to drink
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2. Why were animals often slaughtered in autumn?
For religious reasons
Because meat tasted better then
Because grass did not grow in winter
To sell them at the market
4
What was falconry?
A type of clothing
A sport using trained birds to hunt
A punishment
A guild occupation
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What was the most brutal form of punishment?
Hanging, drawing and quartering
Public hanging
Beheading
Being put in the stocks
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What danger did closely built houses create?
More thefts
Fire risk
Noise pollution
Blocked sunlight
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How did Shakespeare’s family experience social mobility?
His father became king
They moved to another country
Shakespeare earned money and became a gentleman
They remained poor
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What was the most important type of food?
Cheese
Meat
Bread
Fish
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What did Puritans think about the theatre
They ignored it
They wanted more plays
They were against it
They supported it
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How often did most people take a bath?
Every month
Once a week
Every day
Only twice a year