Shakespeare & Caesar Background Flashcard

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Which monarch (king or queen) was on the throne during Shakespeare's time? Options: Henry VIII, William, George, Elizabeth

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Elizabeth

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Shakespeare's plays were performed at this theatre...

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The Globe

Front

In Shakespeare's time all of the actors were men.

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True

Front

The groundlings, who were the poorest audience members, stood in what part of the Globe?

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The Pit

Front

Why was Caesar disliked by some Romans?

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They did not want a king to rule free Romans.

Front

What is a triumvirate?

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Three-man government

Front

Who was Caesar NOT very popular with? Options: Poor citizens, His Soldiers, The Senate

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The Senate

Front

Why did the Senate not like Julius Caesar?

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He was getting too popular and powerful

Front

Who was NOT in the First Triumvirate? Caesar, Shakespeare, Crassus, Pompey

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Shakespeare

Front

Where was the Globe Theatre?

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London, England