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The Elizabethan Era
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A #Quiz based on students' own questions after reading about the #Elizabethan Era in #ESL-class.
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Which of the following is a reference to William Shakespeare?
The great Bard
Lord of writing
Will.i.am
Shakes
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When was Shakespeare born?
In the beginning of the renaissance period
Towards the end of the renaissance period
In the middle of the renaissance period
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Who is the period named after?
Elizabeth Taylor
Mary Queen of Scots
Queen Elizabeth I
Marie Antoinette
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What was the name of the first renaissance theatre?
The Red Lion
Elisabeth's Theatre
The Blue Tiger
The Lion
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Going to the theatre in Elizabethan times can be compared to the modern equivalent of
Visiting the library
Going to church
Going to see a popular band
Going to the zoo
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Who was William Shakespeare?
England's best warrior
A mechanic
One of the world's greatest playwrights
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Where were the major plays performed?
In the streets of London
Outside of London's city walls
Outside of Nottingham
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Who was queen Elisabeth married to?
She never married
The king of Sweden
The king of France
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What should you do to fully appreciate Shakespeare?
See his plays on stage
Listen to his plays in the form of audio books
Read books about his plays
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What religion did Queen Elizabeth belong to?
She was a protestant
She was a muslim
She was a catholic
She was an atheist
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How many performances did Shakespeare's contemporary theatre companies perform in a week?
6
8
2
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The focus on humanity during the renaissance created
A rejection of God
Many paintings of people in the nude
A new found freedom for artists, writers and philosophers
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When did the Elizabethan Era take place?
From 1558-1603
From 1523-1560
From 1939-1945
From 1280-1923
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Who used to play female characters in the theatre?
Women
Apprentice boys
To portray a female character was illegal
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What is the Elizabethan Era famous for?
Theatre and the works of William Shakespeare
The 100 years' war
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson
Henry VIII and his unfortunate wives
