Elizabethan England and the Renaissance

The Renaissance began in which country?

• France

• England

• Italy

• Spain

The Protestant Reformation was spurred by which religious thinker?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Thomas More

• Erasmus

Queen Elizabeth was the daughter of which king?

• Henry VII

• Henry VIII

• Edward VI

• James I

Which writer is known for insightful drama about human personalities?

• Miguel de Cervantes

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Milton

The Renaissance in England began after which king took the throne?

• Henry VII

• Henry VIII

• Edward VI

• James I

Fill in the blank: Queen Elizabeth proved to be one of the ______ monarchs of England.

• Weakest

• Strongest

• Longest-reigning

• Most controversial

What did craft workers create for the homes of the wealthy during Elizabeth I's reign?

• Weapons

• Lovely wares

• Paintings

• Books

Fill in the blank: The victory over the Spanish Armada cemented Elizabeth’s ________ with her people.

• A) Popularity

• B) Wealth

• C) Fear

• D) Power

Fill in the blank: The reign of Elizabeth I is often seen as a ________ age in English history.

• Dark

• Golden

• Silver

• Bronze

What was the purpose of the trap door on the stage of the Globe Theatre?

• To allow actors to enter

• To create special effects

• To disappear characters like ghosts

• To store props