The Renaissance and Shakespeare

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• England

• Italy

• France

• Greece

Galileo and Newton were known for what contribution to the Renaissance?

• new concepts on the universe and science

• new trade routes and goods

• books printed in local vernaculars

• new concepts of religion

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

• Society was dominated by the church

• Society focused on warfare

• Society was dominated by lords

• Society began to value individualism

Sir Thomas More wrote the epic poem ..........

• Utopia

• Paradise Lost

• The Canteburry Tales

• Gulliver's Travel

Humanism is about ..........

• Individual and social progress

• the collective community

• life and death

• people's kindness

Where was Shakespeare born?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Bath

• York

What was the name of the acting company Shakespeare joined?

• Globe man Group

• Broadway

• Lord Chamberlain's Men

• Queen's Theatre Group

What type of plays did Shakespeare NOT write?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Historical

• Horror

Othello would be an example of what type of play?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Historical

• Fantasy

What theatre featured many of Shakespeare's plays?

• The Global Theatre

• The Universe Theatre

• The Earth Theatre

• The Globe Theatre