Elizabeth I: Renaissance & The Arts 1485-1603

Question 1

What is humanism?

Answer 1

A development of the Renaissance founded on the rediscovery of original Latin and Greek texts.

Question 2

How many new grammar schools were founded between 1460-1509?

Answer 2

53

Question 3

Which two Catholic composers wrote music for Elizabeth?

Answer 3

Thomas Tallis and William Byrd

Question 4

How did Pope Paul IV view Erasmus?

Answer 4

As a heretic

Question 5

What percentage of men and women were literate during Elizabeth’s reign?

Answer 5

30% men
5% women

Question 6

In whose reign did Renaissance ideas begin to flourish?

Answer 6

Henry VIII

Question 7

In whose reign did Renaissance ideas begin to flourish?

Answer 7

Henry VIII

Question 8

How did Wolsey demonstrate his support of humanism?

Answer 8

Founded Cardinal College, Oxford and a grammar school in Ipswich

Question 9

By the 1550s, how many books were being printed?

Answer 9

1040

Question 10

What book was written by Thomas More in support of Humanism?

Answer 10

Utopia

Question 11

What does renaissance mean?

Answer 11

Rebirth (revival of interest in classical learning and the arts)

Question 12

Which London theatre was established in 1599?

Answer 12

The Globe

Question 13

Which playwrights were active during Elizabeth’s reign?

Answer 13

Shakespeare and Marlowe

Question 14

Which renaissance painter did Henry VIII favour?

Answer 14

Hans Holbein

Question 15

Who was Erasmus?

Answer 15

A Dutch scholar who sought to regenerate Christianity through an emphasis on education

Question 16

Who was Erasmus?

Answer 16

A Dutch scholar who sought to regenerate Christianity through an emphasis on education