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Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of these is NOT an aspect of a tragic hero?

a)

Has a tragic flaw

b)

Evokes catharsis from the audience

c)

Experiences harmartia

d)

Hopeless romantic

2.

In which century did the Renaissance begin?

a)

13th century

b)

14th century

c)

15th century

d)

16th century

3.

The Great Chain of Being is...

a)
a hierarchical structure of all beings and entities in the universe.
b)
a philosophical concept of time.
c)
a religious doctrine about creation.
d)
a scientific theory about evolution.
4.

Who comes highest in The Great Chain of Being?

a)

God

b)

Angels

c)

Kings and Queens

d)

Plants

5.

The Elizabethan Era and Jacobean Era are named for their monarchs.

Who was the King of England during the Jacobean Era?

a)

James VI

b)

John II

c)

Jacob VI

d)

Jack V

6.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Renaissance period?

a)

A focus on religious themes

b)

A revival of classical learning and wisdom

c)

A decline in artistic expression

d)

An emphasis on medieval traditions

7.

Who is considered the 'Father of Humanism'?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Petrarch

d)

Dante Alighieri

8.

What does the phrase "Divine Right of Kings" mean?

a)
The doctrine that a monarch's authority comes directly from God.
b)
A belief that kings are chosen by the people.
c)
The idea that monarchs can be overthrown by divine intervention.
d)
A principle stating that all rulers must be religious leaders.
9.

What did the Elizabethans believe the Wheel of Fortune was?

a)

A TV show

b)
A metaphor for the unpredictable nature of fate and fortune.
c)
A representation of the social hierarchy.
d)
A tool for predicting the weather.
10.

Humanism was the belief that...

a)
Humanism was the belief that human beings are central to the universe and capable of reason and self-improvement.
b)
Humanism was the belief that humans are inherently flawed and need strict control.
c)
Humanism emphasized the importance of divine intervention in human affairs.
d)
Humanism focused solely on the study of ancient religious texts.
11.

The Elizabethans believed the universe was composed of these four elements.

a)
ice, steam, gas, plasma
b)
wood, metal, glass, stone
c)
light, shadow, sound, time
d)
earth, water, air, fire
12.

Romeo and Juliet falls into this genre.

a)
tragedy
b)

rom-com

c)
fantasy
d)
comedy
13.

Who was the reigning monarch of England when Shakespeare was born?

a)

Elizabeth I

b)

James I

c)

Henry VIII

d)

Mary I

14.

What was the primary focus of Renaissance art?

a)

Religious themes

b)

Humanism and the human form

c)

Abstract concepts

d)

Nature and landscapes

15.

Which invention greatly contributed to the spread of Renaissance ideas?

a)

The steam engine

b)

The printing press

c)

The telescope

d)

The compass

16.

Define catharsis

a)
Catharsis is a physical exercise routine.
b)
Catharsis refers to a type of medication.
c)
Catharsis is a philosophical theory about knowledge.
d)
Catharsis is the emotional release or purification that occurs through expressing feelings.
17.

Define harmartia

a)
A moral lesson learned by the character.
b)
A heroic quality that leads to success.
c)
A tragic flaw or error in judgment leading to a character's downfall.
d)
A type of poetic device used in literature.

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