Renaissance and Elizabethan Era Quiz

What is the name of the period that is often considered the beginning of the modern age?

• The Middle Ages

• The Victorian Era

• The Renaissance

• The Elizabethan Era

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What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

• Enlightenment

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Restoration

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When did the English Renaissance begin in relation to the Italian Renaissance?

• 50 years after

• 100 years after

• At the same time

• 200 years before

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What did the Italian Renaissance emphasize more than the English Renaissance?

• Music and literature

• Commerce and exploration

• Visual arts such as painting and sculpting

• Science and religion

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During the Renaissance, what was London known for?

• Being a quiet town

• Being a bustling city along the river Thames

• Being the capital of France

• Being a major agricultural center

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Who enjoyed more freedoms during the Renaissance in England?

• Only the nobility

• Only men

• Women and members of the lower social classes

• Foreign invaders

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During the Middle Ages, why was acting not considered a respected job?

• Actors had permanent venues for their performances.

• Actors were highly paid for their performances.

• Actors had no permanent venue and received little money for their performances.

• Acting was only performed by nobles.

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Who played women's roles in Elizabethan theater?

• Women actors.

• Groundlings.

• Nobles.

• Young boys with high voices.

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What is a 'Groundling' in the context of Elizabethan theater?

• A noble who attended the theater.

• A poor spectator who stood in the pit or sat in the less expensive seats.

• An actor who played multiple roles.

• A playwright of the time.

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What was the name of the theater that was built bigger and better in Southwark?

• The Theatre

• The Blackfriars

• The Globe

• The Rose

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