Elizabethan accomplishments Flashcards
what were the 7 reasons why the Elizabethan era was considered to be the golden age? BATSLEEP
-art
-exploration
-theatre
-buildings
-literature
-education
-science and tech
why did art make it the golden age?
portraits became very popular and often contained symbolism
decorative silverware and textiles became important signs of wealth and culture in the homes of the rich
how did expoloration make it the golden age?
europeans discovered new lands and new peoples and england became a major power in the power
how did theatre make it the golden age?
theatre became popular with all levels of society and the first permanent theatres were built.
how did buildings make it the golden age?
many stately homes like Hardwick hall were built during this period and they resembled wealth and position in society
how did literature make it the golden age?
many great plays were written during Liz’s reign and poetry was very popular. many nobles wrote poetry and shakespeare wrote sonnets
how did education make it the golden age?
education was seen as increasingly important and wealthy boys and girls received an education but the poor did not
how did science and tech make it the golden age?
-there was a significant breakthrough in navigation, astronomy, understanding of magnetism and improved printing presses allowed ideas to spread quickly.
why do other people think that it was not the golden age?
-torture and brutual execution were still used by the gov
-small minority lived in luxury whilst the majority lived in poverty
-life expectancy was low and medical treatment was ineffective
who was the idea of golden age encouraged by?
Liz and her government
how was the idea of golden age encouraged?
plays, festivals and pamphlets (small books) promoted the idea- Gloriana was used to describe the spreading of this message.
why was encouraging the idea of golden age good for liz?
-it was a useful way of securing her popularity and throne
