Shakespeare, the Globe Theatre and the Renaissance Review

Question 1

What did the black flag signify on the flag pole?

Accepted Answer

Tragedy

Question 2

When was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 3

Why did boys play the parts of women?

Accepted Answer

women were not allowed to act

Question 4

Where did the people who paid one penny stand?

Accepted Answer

Yard

Question 5

How many wives did Henry the VIII have?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 6

Who started the Reformation?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 7

When did the rebirth or Renaissance begin?

Accepted Answer

1350 in Italy

Question 8

Why did Henry the VIII start the Church of England?

Accepted Answer

He wanted a divorce and a son

Question 9

What shape is the theater?

Accepted Answer

Octagon

Question 10

Martin Luther started what Reformation?

Accepted Answer

Protestant

Question 11

What was probably the most important invention during the Elizabethan Era?

Accepted Answer

the printing press

Question 12

Why did the Puritans escape to America?

Accepted Answer

religious persecution

Question 13

Which translation of the Bible became the most famous version during that time?

Accepted Answer

King James

Question 14

Where was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

Stratford upon Avon

Question 15

What three types of plays did Shakespeare write?

Accepted Answer

histories, comedies, tragedies

Question 16

Who were four famous artists of the Renaissance? Check all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Rafael

Question 17

Who was one of the most famous of England's rulers?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth 1

Question 18

Where is the globe theater located?

Accepted Answer

London

Questions 18