Group 1 -
Why is Shakespeare famous ?
Why is Shakespeare famous ?
Where was Shakespeare born ?
He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
What was the nickname of William Shakespeare ?
His nickname was Will.
What's the name of the river in London?
It's the Thames.
Why did boys play women's parts?
Because boys were more popular than adults playing women's parts.
How many plays did he write ?
He wrote 38 plays.
What was Shakespeare famous for ?
He was famous for writing plays.
How many children did he have ?
He had three children.
What did Shakespeare join before writing plays ?
He joined a group of actors.
What kind of ending does Midsummer Night's dream have ?
It's a happy ending because it's a comedy.
Name 3 Shakespeare's plays.
Romeo and Juliet - Macbeth - Hamlet - Othello - A midsummer night's dream ...
How long did Shakespeare live?
OR
How old was he when he died ?
He lived for 52 years.
OR
He was 52 years old.
What did he study at school ?
He studied Latin, Greek, and history.
Name THREE places in London.
markets, shops, taverns, churches, palaces, theatres
What did the actors do in the trap door ?
Actors could pop up / appear suddenly on stage to surprise the audience.
Where did he own his houses?
He owned / had a house in Stratford and one in London.
Who were the monarchs during Shakespeare'slife?
Queen Elizabeth I and King James I
How old was Shakespeare when he left school ?
He was only 16.
When did the first theatres open in London?
The first theatres opened in 1576.
How much did people pay to sit on the stage ?
Rich people paid 1 shilling.
What happened during the last year of his life?
He lived quietly in Stratford and died at the age of 52.
What happened in 1588 ?
The Spanish Armada sailed to attack England.
When was he born ? Say the exact date.
He was born on April, 23rd, 1564.
When did the PLAGUE hit London?
The plague hit London in 1593.
Why did the Globe theatre burn?
A cannon set fire to the roof which was made of straw.
What inheritance from Shakespeare do we have in today's language?
We have famous expressions that Shakespeare created himself : quick as a flash / I haven't slept a wink / a blinking idiot