Historians credit Shakespeare with what accomplishment?

Being the greatest playwright in the English language

What was Elizabeth I's contribution to the arts?

Gave permission for professional theaters to be built.

What is the meaning of renaissance man?

A man who is good at everything.

Which theater company was he a member of?

The King's Men, Lord Chamberlain's Men

What was the political climate of England during this time?

Stable-Now a major European power.

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Shakespeare Historical Context Review

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A review of the historical context surrounding the life and works of William Shakespeare.

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1
What type of education did Shakespeare have?
University
Grammar School only
Literature School
2
Stratford upon Avon was the center of commerce, literature and culture in England.
FALSE
TRUE
3
Historians credit Shakespeare with what accomplishment?
Saving the English manuscripts
Starting the poetry revolution
Being the greatest playwright in the English language
Using Greek and Latin to help educate the common people
4
What are the two type of Sonnets?
Stanza and Slant Rhyme
Spenserian and Petrarchan
Long form and Short form
Pastoral and Reply
5
Where is Shakespeare from?
Canterbury
London
North Wales
Stratford upon Avon
6
What is another name for the English Renaissance?
The High Times
The Enlightenment
The Golden Age
The Dark Ages
7
What was Elizabeth I's contribution to the arts?
Gave permission for professional theaters to be built.
She let Shakespeare live in her palace to write.
She co-wrote plays with Shakespeare.
She funded the Lord Chamberlain's Men.
8
What group was responsible for the closing of the theaters?
The commoners
The Puritans
The aristocracy
9
What types of people attended plays?
All classes of people
The commoners
The aristocracy
The middle class
10
How did women help in the theaters?
They sold tickets.
They did not.
They helped with make-up and costumes.
11
What is the meaning of renaissance man?
A man who is good at everything.
A man born during the Renaissance
A Shakespearean follower
12
Which theater did he help open?
The Thames
The Globe
The Strand
The Rivet
13
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
A new beginning
To become again
The Golden Age
14
Which theater company was he a member of?
The King's Men
Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Player's Men
15
What was the political climate of England during this time?
Unstable-Economic Crisis
Stable-A booming economy
Unstable-Civil War
Stable-Now a major European power.

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