Shakespeare In London: Shakespeare's Early Life

The video explores William Shakespeare's early life in Stratford, his marriage to Anne Hathaway, and his eventual move to London. It describes the cultural and political context of Elizabethan London, highlighting the city's vibrant yet challenging environment. The video also touches on the achievements of the Elizabethan age and the conditions of life in London during Shakespeare's time.

What was the occupation of William Shakespeare's father, John?

• Blacksmith

• Butcher

• Glover

• Carpenter

Why was William Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway considered a 'shotgun wedding'?

• Anne was already married

• William was underage

• Anne was pregnant

• They were from rival families

What prompted Shakespeare to leave Stratford for London?

• Desire to escape a mundane life

• Family pressure

• A job offer

• Invitation from the Queen

What was the population of London when Shakespeare arrived?

• 200,000

• 150,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

Which river flowed through the heart of London during Shakespeare's time?

• River Thames

• River Trent

• River Avon

• River Severn

Who was the reigning monarch during the Elizabethan age?

• Queen Mary I

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King James I

What was one of the cultural achievements during Queen Elizabeth's reign?

• The invention of the printing press

• The construction of the Eiffel Tower

• The establishment of the first university

• A flowering of literature