Elizabethan England - Shakespeare

Who was the leader of England in Shakespeare's time?

• King Henry VIII

• Mary, Queen of Scots

• Queen Elizabeth I

• The Prime Minister

Women were well respected in Elizabethan England.

• True

• False

Which statement is true about William Shakespeare and his works? Select all that apply.

• He is the undisputed, greatest playwright of all time.

• Some people question whether or not Shakespeare is truly the author of all the plays he is credited with writing.

• All of the plays by Shakespeare are original works.

• Shakespeare wrote comedies, tragedies, and historical plays.

Which of the following is NOT true about marriage:

• Marriages were between two people who loved one another.

• Marriages were arranged for political and/or economic purposes.

• In a marriage, the husband had all the power.

• Marriages were more about survival than love.

In general, women were:

• the property of their husband's or male relative's.

• free to voice (speak) their opinions.

• respected and honored in society.

• allowed to own property and participate in government.

If you were a yeoman or The Poor:

• there were lots of ways to improve your situation in life.

• you were less restricted in selecting a spouse.

• life was comfortable and easy.

• your parents were in the same social class as you.

Which statement about Queen Elizabeth I is NOT true?

• She wanted a husband.

• She was very intelligent and good at manipulation.

• She could speak many languages.

• She was known as "The Virgin Queen".

People frequently married for love in Elizabethan England.

• True

• False

What was NOT part of an Elizabethan's diet?

• meat

• bread

• beer/ale

• water

What was NOT form of entertainment for Elizabethan commoners?

• Public executions

• Bear baiting

• Attending plays

• Attending sporting event