Shaespeare's Life
When and where was William Shakespeare born and died?
Stratford-upon-Avon
What is the definition of the word: Renaissance
"Rebirth"
Who did Shakespeare write for?
EVERYONE.
True or False: The Queen often attended public showings of Shakespeare's palys.
False.
TRUE OR FALSE: Are the themes in Shakespeare's plays still relevant today?
True.
What was William Shakespeare's father's occupation?
glove maker
The Italian Renaissance focused on...
visual arts
What was unique about Shakespeare's plays?
He wrote them using poetry.
What is the name of the building Shakespeare and The Lord Chamberlain's Men created?
The Globe Theatre.
How did Shakespeare use the dialogue of the characters in his plays?
He used the dialogue to discuss society.
Where did Shakespeare receive his education and what type of literature influenced his writing?
grammar school and classical literature
The English Renaissance focused on...
Literature
How were the printed copies of Shakespeare's plays most likely created?
Collaborations by other actors writing down what they could remember.
Why did shows start in the afternoon?
The themes Shakespeare ussed in his plays are...
Universal. (They are still relevant today)
Why was Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway scandalous?
She was older than he was and he was considered too young to marry.
King James was knows for his...
Witch hunts and political abolutism
Along with writing plays, Shakespeare also worked as...
An actor.
What kind of people were able to get seats (an sit) during shows?
People with money.
Who were the plays with strong female characters influenced by?
Queen Elizabeth I
How many children did Shakespeare have and what happened to one of them?
3, Hamnet died young.
What is Political Absolutism?
Supreme power in the hands of one person
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
39
Which group was the noisiest during shows?
The "groundlings."
Who was the play, Macbeth, influenced by?
King James I