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Shakespeare, the Globe Theatre and the Renaissance
Shakespeare, the Globe Theatre and the Renaissance
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Learning all about this fabulous theater for English. #english #shakespeare #10thgrade
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1
Which were the most popular during Shakespeare's life?
all of them
histories
tragedies
comedies
2
Why did the Puritans escape to America?
for better jobs
potato famine
religious persecution
in search of more wives
3
When did the rebirth or Renaissance begin?
1450 in Spain
1350 in Italy
1250 in England
1150 in Germany
4
What shape is the theater?
Square
Triangle
Octagon
Round
5
Which translation of the Bible became the most famous version during that time?
Amplified
King James
Good News Translation
New International Version
6
Where is the globe theater located?
New York
London
Cambridge
Chicago
7
Who started the Reformation?
Martin Luther King
Shakespeare
Bishop Clovis
Martin Luther
8
How many children did he have from his marriage to Anne Hathaway?
0
2
3
1
9
When was Shakespeare born?
1566
1654
1562
1564
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How many wives did Henry the VIII have?
2
6
8
4
11
The Elizabethan Era consisted of what?
defeat of the Spanish Armada
England's status as most powerful nation
Sir Walter Raleigh established New England colony
unprecedented prosperity
12
How long did Shakespeare go to school?
he didn't
17 years
13 years
15 years
13
What was probably the most important invention during the Elizabethan Era?
hour glass
the printing press
compass
telephone
14
Who was one of the most famous of England's rulers?
Elizabeth 1
Catherine of Aragon
Edward I
Henry the VIII
15
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford upon London
Wales
Stratford upon Avon
Canterbury
16
Where did the people who paid one penny stand?
Nose bleed section
Yard
Pebbled cushion seating
Main level
17
Why did boys play the parts of women?
Catholic beliefs
They were more talented
Sinful
women were not allowed to act
18
Who were the famous navigators of this time?
Magellan
Catherine of Aragon
Lewis & Clark
Columbus
19
What did the black flag signify on the flag pole?
No performance
Tragedy
Musical
Comedy
20
Why did Henry the VIII start the Church of England?
He wanted more wives
He disliked the Catholic Pope
He wanted more children
He wanted a divorce
21
Martin Luther started what Reformation?
Catholic
Jewish
Protestant
Muslim
22
Who were four famous artists of the Renaissance?
Leonardo
Rafael
Michelangelo
Donatello
23
What astronomers challenged the old ways?
Sagan
Galileo
Hubble
Copernicus
24
What three types of plays did Shakespeare write?
humorous
histories
comedies
tragedies
