Why was the Elizabethan Era named after Queen Elizabeth I?

Because she was such a great ruler and leader

Who was William Shakespeare?

a world famous poet, playrite and actor

Why did King Henry VIII break all ties with the Roman Catholic Church?

he wanted to marry the woman he loved

Which of the following statements about Queen Elizabeth's rule is false?

to keep peace between England and France, she wed its King.

The United Kingdom consists of the following:

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

By the time the English took back their country, the English language was a mix of:

30% Latin, 30% French, 30% Germanic, 10% other

Who was "Bloody Mary" (not the alcoholic cocktail!)

A Queen with blood on her hands

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1
Why was the Elizabethan Era named after Queen Elizabeth I?
Because she was such a great ruler and leader
It was customary to name the era after the present ruler.
Being Queen, she decided to name the era after herself
She brought such devastation and ruin to England
2
After the Roman and Anglo-Saxon waves, who else joined the party to influence the language?
The Vikings!
The Danes!
The French!
The Spaniards!
3
What is the connection between Queen Elizabeth and William Shakespeare?
all of the above
Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare were allegedly relatives.
Queen Elizabeth encouraged the flourishing of arts.
Shakespeare wrote plays specifically for the Queen.
4
Who was William Shakespeare?
a world famous playrite
a famous historian
a world famous poet, playrite and actor
the Duke of London
5
Why did King Henry VIII break all ties with the Roman Catholic Church?
he wanted to marry the woman he loved
he no longer believed in God afte the death of his son
The Pope tried to have him assassinated
he believed that the Church was corrupt
6
Which of the following statements about Queen Elizabeth's rule is false?
She secretly bore many illegitimate children
she was given the nickname "The Virgin Queen"
she escaped many assassination attempts.
to keep peace between England and France, she wed its King.
7
Around how many words and expressions do we owe to Shakespeare?
4,000
7,000
10,000
2,000
8
Did Shakespeare write in Old, Middle or early modern English?
Old
Middle
early modern
9
The United Kingdom consists of the following:
London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff
Europe, Ireland, Scotland
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Canada, Australia, Turks and Caicos, American colonies
10
Who was the ruler of England during Shakespeare's time?
Queen Elizabeth I
King Richard III
Queen Catherine of Aragon
King Henry VIII
11
Which English words were borrowed directly from Latin?
Novel, terrace
Introduction, abandon
Coffee, candy
Plant, fruit
12
Guess what percentage of the English language has its roots in Latin?
~45%
~30%
~15%
~70%
13
What contemporary language represents ~30% influence on modern English?
German
French
Spanish
Italian
14
How many women did King Henry marry during his lifetime?
9
3
13
6
15
What war in England was to begin the eventual elimination of French power in England?
The Crusades
The 1000 year War
The Hundred Year War
The Battle of York
16
By the time the English took back their country, the English language was a mix of:
60% Latin, 40% other
50% Germanic, 30% French, 20% Latin
30% Latin, 30% French, 30% Germanic, 10% other
None of the above
17
Who was "Bloody Mary" (not the alcoholic cocktail!)
a Queen who was beheaded due to treason
a ghost that haunted the Tower of London
a nickname for the famous brothel of its time
A Queen with blood on her hands

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