Education in Elizabethan England - Shakespeare's Education

What was the demand for education like in Elizabethan England?

• Compulsory for all children

• The wealthy were better educated

• Non-existent

• Only for boys

What asset became highly desirable during the Renaissance period in England?

• Athletic skills

• Artistic talents

• Ability to read and write

• Musical abilities

What language were boys taught in grammar schools in Elizabethan England?

(a)  

How did children learn to write in Shakespeare’s time?

• Pencils and paper

• Chalk on slate

• Typewriters

• Quill pen and ink

What did the sons of wealthier citizens attend at the age of seven in Elizabethan England?

• Grammar school

• University

• Church school

• Private lessons with tutors

What did school hours typically look like in grammar schools during Shakespeare's time?

• 9 AM to 3 PM

• 10 AM to 4 PM

• 7 AM to 6 PM

• 8 AM to 5 PM

Lessons were conducted in English at the Grammar School that Shakespeare attended.

• True

• False

What subjects were included in the national curriculum for Grammar Schools during Shakespeare’s time?

• Math and Science

• Literature and Poetry

• Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Astronomy

• History and Geography

What happened to Shakespeare when his father fell out of favour when he was fourteen?

• He continued his education at a different school

• He had to leave school and work

• He became a full-time actor

• He joined the army

What may have influenced Shakespeare's interest in acting during his school days?

• Outdoor activities

• Music lessons

• Science experiments

• Classical plays put on by the school