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The English Renaissance

Quiz by Manuel Cadeddu

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  • Q1
    Who is considered the most famous playwright of the English Renaissance?
    William Shakespeare
    Christopher Marlowe
    Ben Jonson
    Thomas Kyd
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following artistic movements is associated with the English Renaissance?
    Humanism
    Cubism
    Surrealism
    Romanticism
    30s
  • Q3
    What major event helped inspire the themes of exploration and individualism during the English Renaissance?
    The Industrial Revolution
    The Black Death
    The Age of Discovery
    The Norman Conquest
    30s
  • Q4
    Which architectural style saw significant development during the English Renaissance?
    Gothic architecture
    Baroque architecture
    Elizabethan architecture
    Neoclassical architecture
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the primary focus of the English Renaissance in literature?
    Strict adherence to tradition
    Fantasy and magic
    Religious dogma
    Exploration of human nature
    30s
  • Q6
    Which is considered a cornerstone of English Renaissance poetry?
    The Divine Comedy
    The Iliad
    The Aeneid
    The Sonnet
    30s
  • Q7
    What was the main religion that influenced the literature and culture of the English Renaissance?
    Catholicism
    Judaism
    Protestantism
    Paganism
    30s
  • Q8

    What is the meaning of the word 'Renaissance'?

    rebound

    remain

    renail

    rebirth

    30s
  • Q9
    Which famous English Renaissance figure is known for his contributions to both drama and poetry, particularly through works like 'Doctor Faustus'?
    Thomas More
    Christopher Marlowe
    John Bunyan
    John Milton
    30s
  • Q10
    What historical event marked the beginning of the English Renaissance?
    The end of the War of the Roses
    The Great Plague
    The signing of the Magna Carta
    The English Civil War
    30s

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