EE3: Elizabethan Society and the Theatre

Which of the following were popular forms of entertainment in Elizabethan England? (1 correct answer)

• Theatre
• Music concerts
• Chess
• Tennis

What was the role of women in the theatre during the Elizabethan era? (1 correct answer)

• They were often banned from acting on stage
• They were in charge of the costumes
• They were the primary playwrights
• They managed theatres

Which of the following statements about the Globe Theatre is true? (2 correct answers)

• It was built in 1599
• It was the first theatre in London
• It could hold around 3,000 spectators
• It was exclusively for royal performances

What was a key feature of Elizabethan society? (2 correct answers)

• Strict social hierarchy
• Universal suffrage
• Religious tolerance
• Growing gentry class

How much did it cost to stand in the pit in an Elizabethan theatre? (1 correct answer)

• One penny
• One farthing
• One shilling
• One crown

Which group was at the top of the Elizabethan social hierarchy? (1 correct answer)

• The yeomanry
• The gentry
• The nobility
• The peasantry

Was it easy to move up the Elizabethan 'Great Chain of Being'? (1 correct answer)

• Yes
• No

Which social class usually took roles such as Privy Councillor or Lord Lieutenant? (1 correct answer)

• The yeomanry
• The gentry
• The nobility
• The peasantry

Which social class usually took roles such as Member of Parliament in the House of Commons or Justice of the Peace? (1 correct answer)

• The yeomanry
• The gentry
• The nobility
• The peasantry

How did the wealthy show their status in Elizabethan England? (3 correct answers)

• Building new manor houses
• Dressing in the latest fashions
• Going on a 'grand tour' of Europe
• Having their portrait painted