Shakespeare in the Classroom

The time in which Shakespeare lived is known as the Elizabethan Era because:

• England was shaken by religious controversy and unrest.
• England was ruled by Queen Elizabeth I.
• England was ruled by Queen Elizabeth II.

Laws in Shakespeare's time prohibited: 

• dogs from appearing on stage.
• spectators from throwing objects at actors on stage. 
• women from appearing on stage. 

Groundlings were...

• stagehands.

• audience members standing in the open area in front of the stage.

• small-part actors in the plays.

Queen Elizabeth herself:

• abhorred plays and often ordered the theaters closed. 
• enjoyed plays and frequently attended performances.
• wrote plays and sometimes appeared on stage.

Where was Shakespeare born?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Paris

• Newcastle

What is Shakespeare's first name?

• William

• Hamlet

• Theseus

• James

What was the name of the theatre that Shakespeare part owned and performed most of his plays at?

• The Rose

• The Crown

• The Globe

• The Raven

We know a lot about Shakespeare, including his birthday.

• False

• True

What disease was a big scare during this time?

• Chickenpox

• Black Death

• Measles

• Pnemonia

Playhouses and theatres were often closed for what reason?

• They were too costly

• They were seen to promote moral corruption

• They were a front for money laundering

• The Queen despised the performing arts