Shakespeare's family
How old was Shakespeare when he married Anne?
He was 18
What century did Shakespeare live in?
He mainly lived in the 15th Century
Where is the Globe theatre located? (city, country)
In London, in the United Kingdom
How long was Elizabeth I's reign?
42 years
Who was Romeo's first love?
Romeo, Juliet's love
What are the names of the two enemy clans in Romeo and Juliet?
The Capulets and the Montagues
Name two of his children.
Hamnet and Suzanna
Why did Shakespeare leave Stratford for London?
To become an actor and a playwright. There were many theatres in London.
Why did young boys play the role of women in Elizabethan theatre?
Because women were not allowed on stage.
How did Elisabeth I contribute to the English victory against the Spanish Armada?
She gave a speech to motivate her soldiers.
Who wanted to marry Juliet (2 names)
Romeo and Paris
Why did Romeo get banished from Verona?
Because he killed Tybalt in a street fight
How old was Shakespeare's son when he died?
11
Name 2 plays Shakespeare wrote besides Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, Othello...
How was the original Globe destroyed?
The roof caught on fire during a performance.
She spent some time in prison when she was 20. What is the name of that prison?
The Tower of London
Who punished Romeo after he killed Tybalt?
The Prince of Verona
How did Juliet die?
She stabbed herself with Romeo's dagger
What job did Shakespeare's father do?
he was a glove maker
When was Shakespeare baptized?
On April 26th 1564
When did the New Globe open?
in 1996
Who was her father, and what was he famous for?
King Henry VIII had 6 wives
Who did Juliet ask for help after her dad told her she had to marry Paris?
Friar Lawrence
How long after they met did Romeo and Juliet get married?
The day after
Where is Shakespeare buried?
in a church in Stratford Upon Avon
How long did it take people to travel between Stratford and London in Shakespeare's time?
3 to 5 days
How many people could the Globe theatre hold, including the actors?
2000 spectators and 12 actors
What year was Elizabeth I born?
in 1533
Who gave the party where Romeo and Juliet met for the first time?
Lord Capulet, Juliet's father
Why did Romeo think Juliet was really dead?
Friar Lawrence's letter about Juliet's plan got lost