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The Renaissance
Elizabethan English
Printing Press
William Shakespeare
American vs. British English
100
What city was taken over during the Renaissance?
Rome.
100
When was Queen Elizabeth born?
September 7th, 1533
100
Name 2 ways that the printing press was helpful.
mass produced books, printed first bible, spread literacy, provided jobs
100
True or False? Shakespeare was the most popular play writer of his time.
True.
100
American English is also known as _______.
Standard English
300
What does the word "renaissance" mean?
Rebirth.
300
How many English words did she invent?
About 2,000
300
The printing press spread rapidly through what continent.
Europe.
300
What was his father?
A tanner of leathers.
500
What subjects were there great advances in during the renaissance?
Technology, medicine, science, and math.
500
Why was Queen Elizabeth important to the english language?
She created over 2000 words.
500
Who invented the printing press?
**DAILY DOUBLE**WORTH 1000 POINTS** Johannes Gutennburg
500
What year was he born?
1564