Monarchs of the Renaissance
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Shakespeare’s World
Notable Playwrights
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This English king had six wives and established the Church of England to secure a male heir.

Who is Henry VIII?

100

This Shakespearean genre typically ends with a marriage and features mistaken identities

What is comedy?

100

This language expanded its vocabulary during the Renaissance, borrowing words like "balcony" and "caravan."

What is English?

100

This theater, partly owned by Shakespeare, was known for hosting his plays.  

This theater, partly owned by Shakespeare, was known for hosting his plays.

100

Who is Christopher Marlowe?

Playwright

200

This “Virgin Queen” encouraged poetry and theater during her reign.

Who is Queen Elizabeth I?

200

Edmund Spenser wrote this allegorical epic poem celebrating the Tudor dynasty.

  1. What is The Faerie Queene?

200

This iconic Bible translation solidified the use of Modern English.

What is the King James Bible?

200

Shakespeare’s plays are grouped into comedies, tragedies, and this genre focusing on monarchs.

What is history?

200

Known for Every Man in His Humour, this playwright popularized the "comedy of humours."

Who is Ben Jonson?