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AQA Elizabethan England Revision Quiz
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1
From which theatre did Burbage 'borrow' the wood to construct the Globe ?
The Theatre
The Swan
The Crown
The Lion
2
How many sides does the Globe have ?
19
20
21
22
3
How many plays did Shakespeare write ?
38
36
37
39
4
In 1599 it cost £1 to stand in the courtyard and watch a play at the Globe
False
True
5
What was the name of the second rebellion in 1571 led by a Catholic banker ?
The Sangrio Plot
The Ridolfi Plot
The Babbington Plot
The Rispoli Plot
6
Colour coded flags were flown from the top of the Globe to indicate what type of play was on ?
True
False
7
Which of the following was not a a genre of Shakespeare's plays
Comedy
Political
Tragedy
Historical
8
Why did Elizabeth decide not to marry Robert Dudley ?
He was not rich enough
She did not fancy him
He was too young for her
He was suspected of pushing his wife down the stairs
9
How many English words did Shakespeare invent ?
1600
1700
1500
1800
10
What percentage did Shakespeare own of the Globe as a sharer ?
11.5%
14.5%
12.5%
13.5%
11
What was the cause of the Essex's rebellion against Elizabeth ?
Elizabeth & Essex argued over Ireland
Elizabeth hit him when he turned his back on her
Essex almost drew his sword in anger against Elizabeth
They had a lover's tiff
12
In what year was Richard Burbage born ?
1568
1569
1566
1567
13
Who built the Theatre ?
Richard Burbage
John Smith
Christopher Marlowe
William Shakespeare
14
Drake was both a privateer and a pirate - what nickname did the Spanish give him ?
The Lion
The Tiger
The Dragon
The Skunk
15
Who was Elizabeth I's mother ?
Anne Boleyn
Anne of Cleves
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine Howard
16
What was the name of the acting company Burbage belonged to ?
The Admirals Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
Lord Strange's Men
The Kings Men
17
How did John Hawkins make his money ?
Stealing gold
Trading sugar
Trading slaves
Trading spices
18
What colour flag would be flying to show a tragedy was playing ?
Blue
White
Black
Red
19
Which of the following was
NOT
a reason why Drake circumnavigated the globe
He was attacking the Spanish
Profit
Personal prestige
Revenge
20
In which year did the original Globe Theatre burn down ?
1615
1614
1612
1613
21
The structure of the Globe reflects which aspect of Elizabethan Society ?
Divine Rule
Heaven and Hell
The Rich and the Poor
Great Chain of Being
22
In what year was the Globe built ?
1598
1596
1597
1599
23
How many times in its history has the Globe Theatre burned down ?
1
2
4
3
24
Who led the Northern Rebellion ?
The Earl of Northumberland
The Earl of Cumbria
The Earl of Westmoreland
The Earl of Tyneside
25
How old was Elizabeth when she became Queen ?
25
24
26
27
26
Which of the following was not a name associated with those standing during the performances ?
The Court Yard Crew
Stinkards
Groundlings
27
What was the name of the balcony on the stage ?
Hamlet's Balcony
Macbeth's Balcony
Romeo's Balcony
Juliet's Balcony
28
What is painted on the roof of the Globe's stage ?
Magical creatures
Zodiac Signs
Stars and the Moon
Gods
29
In which year did Elizabeth pass the Act of Uniformity ?
1559
1556
1558
1557
30
In what year did Elizabeth become Queen ?
1559
1557
1558
1556
31
The shape of the Globe reflects which Roman building ?
The Pantheon
The Coliseum
The Ampitheatre
The Circus Maximus
32
When did Drake circumnavigate the globe ?
1578 - 1581
1579 - 1582
1577 - 1580
1580 - 1593
33
In what year did it open ?
1574
1577
1576
1575
34
Which of the following was not a potential husband for Elizabeth ?
King Philip II of Spain
Francis, Duke of Alencon
Sir Francis Walsingham
Robert Dudley
35
How many oak trees were needed for the construction of the Globe ?
1000
800
900
1200
36
Which of the following was not a famous English Explorer ?
Edward Teach
John Cabot
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Richard Hawkins
37
What religion was Elizabeth ?
Quaker
Protestant
Puritan
Catholic
38
Why is the Globe located on the Southbank ?
It was outside the City of London's Walls
The land was cheap to buy
It was a great location
It was the only free space available
39
The wooden pillars either side of the stage at the Globe were painted to look like what ?
Marble
Stone
Granite
Plaster
40
Elizabeth was very well educated, but which of these languages could she not speak ?
French
Spanish
Latin
Italian
41
How many levels were there for spectators at the Globe ?
4
5
3
2
42
Elizabeth's religious settlement happened in which year ?
1557
1556
1559
1558
43
John Dee helped design the Globe, what was his profession ?
Musician
Actor
Street Artist
Magician
44
In what year was William Shakespeare born ?
1566
1567
1564
1565
45
In what year did the Council of London ban the performance of plays within the city limits ?
1575
1572
1573
1574
46
What colour flag was flown to show a historical play was playing ?
Red
Blue
White
Black
47
What was the name of Drake's ship ?
The Mary Celeste
The Black Pearl
The Golden Hind
The Queen Anne's Revenge
48
Who built the Globe Theatre ?
Richard Burbage
William Shakespeare
James Burbage
Christopher Marlowe
49
What was the name of the triangle shaped sails that made ships faster and easier to sail ?
Lantern
Lateen
Triangular sail
Latrine
50
How many people could the original Globe hold ?
2000
3000
4000
1000
51
Why did Elizabeth NOT marry Philip II of Spain ?
He was too old for her
He was Spanish
He had been previously married to Elizabeth's sister Mary
He could not speak English
52
The lime plaster used to make the white walls contains hair from which animal ?
Horse
Sheep
Goat
Donkey
53
How many out of the 10,000 clergymen in England accepted Elizabeth's religious settlement ?
8,000
6,000
7,000
9,000
54
Why did Elizabeth not marry Francis, Duke of Alencon
He was a Catholic
He was not very rich
He could not speak English
He was French
55
What colour flag would be flying to show a comedy was playing ?
Red
Black
White
Blue
56
The Globe burned down following the firing of a cannon during which play ?
Much Ado About Nothing
Henry VIII
Romeo & Juliet
Macbeth
57
Cupid is also painted on the roof of the stage - what is he often depicted as ?
Swordsman
Doctor
Archer
Soldier
58
Which of the following was NOT a nickname given to Elizabeth I ?
Big Bad Bess
Gloriana
Good Queen Bess
The Virgin Queen
59
The Earl of Essex led a rebellion against Elizabeth in 1601 but who was he ?
Henry Babbington
Francis Throckmorton
Robert Devereux
Henry Cecil
60
In what year did Parliament pass an Act forcing actors to become part of a company ?
1571
1573
1572
1570
61
Who was Elizabeth's father ?
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Henry VI
Henry IX
62
What was the name of the first theatre built in London ?
The Theatre
The Bull
The Swan
The Rose
63
In what year did the Northern Rebellion take place ?
1566
1568
1567
1589
64
£1 in 1599 is worth £5 today. It still costs £5 to stand and watch a play at the Globe today
False
True
65
No nails were used in the construction of the original Globe Theatre
True
False
66
Why would the rich want to sit on Juliet's balcony ?
To be as close as possible to the actors
They had the best views of the play
To make sure that everyone else in the Globe could see them
They were the most expensive seats
67
Which of these men were
NOT
members of Elizabeth's Royal Court ?
Robert Dudley
Sir Francis Walsingham
Sir Francis Drake
Sir William Cecil
