Historical Context of Romeo and Juliet

Which era did Shakespeare write Romeo and Juliet in?

• Victorian era

• Edwardian era

• Elizabethan era

• Modern era

What type of marriage was normal in the Elizabethan era?

• Traditional marriage

• Arranged marriage

• Free choice marriage

• Closed marriage

Who had the most power in Elizabethan society?

• Men

• Women

• Children

• Daughters

What word describes a society in which men have more power than women?

• traditional

• usual

• patriarchal

• masculine

Who arranged the marriage for the daughter in Elizabethan society?

• the mother

• the brother

• the uncle

• the father

How religious were people in the Elizabethan era?

• Not at all religious

• Somewhat religious

• Quite religious

• Very religious

Who was on the throne in the Elizabethan era?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Anne

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth

In the Elizabethan era, what would a man be expected to do if someone challenged him to a fight?

• Try to talk sense into the person

• Run away

• Hide in a corner

• Fight back

Which qualities would be seen as honourable for a man in the Elizabethan era?

• Being a coward and trying not to fight at all costs

• Being brave, fighting for your family and defending your family

Who is a more traditional woman, by Elizabethan standards?

• Lady Capulet

• Juliet