Miscellaneous
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Who was the English ruler of the Elizabethan Renaissance?
Queen Elizabeth l
Who was the English Renaissance named after?
Queen Elizabeth l
What day was Shakespeares born and what day did he die?
April 23
What was the most well known theatre bulit in the English Renaissance?
the Globe
Before he was a well-known writer, what was Shakespeares first job?
an Actor
Who was the greatest playwrite of the Elizabethan period?
William Shakespeare
What were the names of the people who didn't particularly like the new outbreak of art and culture? They tended to be very religious.
Puritans
What day was Queen Elizabeth l born?
September 7
The Greatest and most well-known development of the time?
Theatre/Art/Culture
First troupe of actors were sponsored by who?
The queen, nobles, and anyone who had lots of money for entertainment
What were the group of people who acted together in a theatre company called?
a Troupe
What is the most famous and well-known work of Shakespeare?
Romeo and Juliet
How long did the Renaissance last?
1485-1660
Besides art, what was developed thought the help of William Shakespeare? (think words)
Vocabulary and Grammer (poetry)
What did Queen Elizabeth admir?
Plays, performances, and spectacles
Julius Caesar and Cleopatra
What was the era of the Elizabethan Renaissance also known as?
The Elizabethan Period/Era
The English Renaissance
When did Elizabeth l begin her reign?
1558
What kind of homes were bulit in the Elizabethan Renaissance?
Prodigy houses
Besides art and culture, what was the other largest development of the English Renaissance?
Exploration
Besides Skakespeare, who was the other most well known playwrite?
Christopher Marlowe
What did England call their Renaissance?
The Golden Age
When was the estimated time of Shakespeare writing one of his first plays?
1589–1591
What were the 3 major advancements during the renaissance?
printing press, firearms, and compass