About William Shakespeare
What was Shakespeare’s profession?
He was a playwright and poet.
What is the capital city of England?
London.
What does the idiom “break the ice” mean?
To start a conversation in a social situation.
Which queen ruled England during most of Shakespeare’s life?
Elizabeth I
What hot drink is traditionally associated with British culture?
Tea.
In which town was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon.
What is the name of the river that flows through London?
The River Thames.
Finish and explain the idiom: “A piece of ___.”
A piece of Cake. Something easily achieved.
What dynasty came to power after Elizabeth I?
The Stuart dynasty.
What is the traditional British meal eaten on Sunday?
Sunday roast.
What is the name of the famous theatre associated with Shakespeare in London?
The Globe Theatre.
What is England’s national animal?
The lion.
What does “spill the beans” mean?
To reveal a secret.
What was the name of the war between the king and Parliament in the 17th century?
The English Civil War.
What sport is traditionally associated with Wimbledon?
Tennis.
Name one tragedy written by Shakespeare.
Hamlet / Macbeth / Othello / King Lear.
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London (often incorrectly called Big Ben)?
Elizabeth Tower.
What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
Very rarely.
Which king was executed during the English Civil War?
Charles I
What is the name of the British tradition of drinking tea with light snacks in the afternoon?
Afternoon tea.
What is the famous question asked in Hamlet’s soliloquy?
“To be, or not to be?”
What is the name of the prehistoric monument located in England?
Stonehenge.
What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?
To say something exactly right.
What important document limited the powers of the monarch in 1689?
The Bill of Rights.
What is the name of the ceremony where the monarch’s guards wear red uniforms and tall black hats?
Changing of the Guard. (or Guard Mounting)