Elizabeth England c1568- 1603: A 'Golden Age'

Question 1

What was the order of the ‘Great Chain of Being’?

Answer 1

. God
. Angels
. Monarchs
. Nobility
. Gentry
. Peasantry
. Animals and plants

Question 2

Why did the gentry begin to grow in wealth during the Elizabeth period?

Answer 2

The Elizabethan period brought stability and people could make money from trade.

Question 3

What was Bess of Hardwick also known as?

Answer 3

Elizabeth Shrewsbury

Question 4

Who built Hardwick Hall between 1590 and 1597?

Answer 4

Bess of Hardwick/ Elizabeth Shrewsbury

Question 5

What was one way the Gentry and nobility could show off their wealth and privilege?

Answer 5

By building lavish country homes

Question 6

Name five traits of a lavish country home in the Elizabethan era.

Answer 6

1. Purpose was to display taste not for defence
2. Symmetrical with open courtyards
3. Glass windows
4. Great chamber to replace medival great hall
5. More rooms for privacy

Question 7

What was known as the Renaissance?

Answer 7

The revival of European art and literature in the 14th to 16th centuries.

Question 8

Name 3 more structural changes to homes to show wealth.

Answer 8

1. Long galleries
2. Coat of arms in stonework
3. Portraits

Question 9

Name one popular actor from the Elizabethan era.

Answer 9

Richard burbage

Question 10

What would the groups of people who performed be known as?

Answer 10

Theatre troupes

Question 11

What is an example of a theatre troupe?

Answer 11

Lord Chamberlain’s Men

Question 12

Lord Chamberlain’s Men

Question 13

Who were the theatre companies named after?

Answer 13

The patron – the person who provided their funding.

Question 14

How did theatre change in the Elizabethan era?

Answer 14

The first permanent theatres were being built, therefore both the rich and poor now attended the performances.

Question 15

What section of a theatre was often called a ‘Juliet balcony’?

Answer 15

The Lord’s rooms, with the most expensive seats, that were sometimes used by actors and musicians during performances.

Question 16

What section of an Elizabethan theatre was for the ordinary People?

Answer 16

The pit which was completely open to the weather.

Question 17

Who tended to sit in the galleries of an Elizabethan theatre?

Answer 17

The rich as it consisted off covered seated areas.

Question 18

The roof in Elizabethan theatre stretched over the _____. Ropes and _______ were used for scene changes and ________ entrances. The roof was often referred to as the ‘_______’.

Answer 18

1. stage
2. rigging
3. dramatic
4. heavens

Question 19

When did performances generally begin in the Elizabethan era?

Answer 19

3 pm

Question 20

What did the ticket price depend on?

Answer 20

Where you sat or (stood)

Question 21

Why would theatre be appealing to the poor?

Answer 21

It was cheap entertainment

Question 22

Why would theatre be appealing to the rich?

Answer 22

It was a chance to show off how cultured they were.

Question 23

Why was theatre so entertaining?

Answer 23

The genres were versatile, plays were humorous, tragic or historical.

Question 24

Why was there a contemporary and relevant to the time?

Answer 24

Many plays carried political messages.

Question 25

What were 4 reasons some people opposed the theatre?

Answer 25

1. Some saw as sinful
2. Puritans saw theatre going as a distraction from prayer seeing as it was usually on Sunday
3. There were concerns that large gatherings might spread disease
4. Theatres were dangerous places where there was drunkenness crime and other immoral behavior

Question 26

How did Elizabeth I bring stability and security to England?

Answer 26

She made an effort to avoid religious turmoil.

Question 27

Name three aspects in which the Elizabethan era had significant break througs in.

Answer 27

1. Navigation
2. Astronomy
3. A growing understanding of magnetism

Question 28

What type of people in Elizabeth society received an education?

Answer 28

Wealthy boys and some girls.

Question 29

What did many noble’s write?

Answer 29

Poetry

Question 30

Finish the sentence: During the Elizabethan era England became a…

Answer 30

Major power in the world as Europeans discovered newlands and peoples.

Question 31

What popularised in art during the Elizabethan era?

Answer 31

. Portraits
. Decorative silverware
. Decorative textiles

Question 32

List 5 things that suggest the Elizabethan era wasn’t really a ‘golden age’:

Answer 32

1. Blood sports like dog fighting and bear baiting remained popular
2. Torture and brutal execution were still used by the government
3. Only a small minority lived in luxury
4. Life expectancy was low and medical treatment was ineffective
5. Some practices like alchemy and astrology were questionable

Question 33

House idea of a ‘golden age’ encouraged by Elizabeth and her government,?

Answer 33

Through plays, festivals, and pamphlets which promoted the idea.

Question 34

What term was used to describe the spreading of the idea of a ‘golden age’?

Answer 34

Gloriana