Renaissance Time
Where did the Renaissance begin?
In Italy.
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare.
Who was the queen of England during the Renaissance?
Queen Elizabeth I.
What kind of poem was popular?
The sonnet.
What is humanism about?
People and their life.
When did it come to England?
In the 16th century.
Who wrote The Faerie Queene?
Edmund Spenser.
When did she rule?
From 1558 to 1603.
Who wrote many sonnets?
Shakespeare.
What did writers write more about?
Human feelings and the world.
What does “Renaissance” mean?
Rebirth.
Who wrote Doctor Faustus?
Christopher Marlowe.
What was her time called?
The Golden Age.
What are Shakespeare’s plays full of?
Feelings and wisdom.
Who influenced Renaissance writers?
Ancient Greeks and Romans.
What was the main idea of the Renaissance?
Love for life and people.
Who was a famous philosopher and writer?
Francis Bacon.
What art became very popular then?
Theatre
What does The Faerie Queene tell about?
Goodness and bravery.
What did Francis Bacon love?
Science and thinking.
What did people start to study again?
Art, science, and nature.
Name one famous English playwright.
William Shakespeare.
Why was her time called “Golden”?
Because of peace and art.
What is a play with a sad ending called?
A tragedy.
What did humanists believe about people?
People can do great things.