Which era did Shakespeare live in?
Elizabethan era
Which singer mentioned Romeo in his/her song?
Taylor Swift
What is a dowry?
A dowry is a sum of money, goods, and property that the bride carries to the wedding
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
What was the Elizabethan Era?
A golden age for literature and prosperity.
Which movie is believed to be based off of Hamlet?
The Lion King
Why did Henry V marry Catherine Valois ?
Henry V married Catherine of Valois to have a good relationship between the two kingdoms
Name three of Shakespeare's plays that were mentioned in our presentation.
Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Henry V, Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, etc
What concept did Shakespeare introduce during the Elizabethan Era?
Romance as Tragedy
Name one phrase that we use in our daily lives from Shakespeare
As dead as a doornail, Catch a cold, A night owl, I nearly died of embarrassment, Wild-goose chase, or To break the ice
At what ages were boys and girls legally allowed to marry?
14 and 12
What was the research question for our presentation?
How are the developments, impacts, and contrasts of culture and tradition in Shakespearean works depict the culture during the era?
What was the system of society during the Elizabethan Era called?
a patriarchal structure
Which idiom from Shakespeare means a foolish pursuit of something unattainable?
A Wild-goose chase
How are women depicted in Shakespeare's works during marriages?
They are depicted as not having a choice on who to marry.
What year was Shakespeare born in?
1564
List the four social classes of Shakespeare's time
King, Lords, Nights, and Peasants
Which idiom from Shakespeare means to make people who’ve never met before feel comfortable?
Breaking the ice
Name three different customs in weddings
Arranged marriages, Age, Dowry
Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?
Kobe Bryant