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Which event directly led to the English monarchy claiming territories in France, setting the stage for future conflicts?
Which event directly led to the English monarchy claiming territories in France, setting the stage for future conflicts?
- The death of Charles IV of France and the subsequent succession dispute (correct)
- The marriage of Henry VII to Elizabeth of York
- The death of Edward VI
- The War of the Roses
How did Henry VII's marriage to Elizabeth of York impact the English throne and the preceding conflict?
How did Henry VII's marriage to Elizabeth of York impact the English throne and the preceding conflict?
- It solidified York's claim to the throne, sidelining the Lancaster family.
- It initiated the break from the Roman Catholic Church.
- It ended the War of the Roses by uniting the Houses of York and Lancaster. (correct)
- It incited further conflict over religious differences.
What distinguished Elizabeth I's approach to religious conflict compared to her immediate predecessors?
What distinguished Elizabeth I's approach to religious conflict compared to her immediate predecessors?
- She ignored religious matters to focus on foreign policy.
- She adopted a tolerant stance towards Roman Catholics while maintaining an officially Protestant nation. (correct)
- She established a strict Protestant nation with zero tolerance for Roman Catholics.
- She implemented radical Roman Catholicism, reversing all previous reforms.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'homo mensura' central to Renaissance Humanism?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'homo mensura' central to Renaissance Humanism?
How did the absence of copyright laws affect authors during the 16th century?
How did the absence of copyright laws affect authors during the 16th century?
What role did the Stationer's Company play in the publication and dissemination of texts during the 16th century?
What role did the Stationer's Company play in the publication and dissemination of texts during the 16th century?
How did the common book formats, such as quarto, octavo, and folio, generally differentiate literature from historical or religious texts?
How did the common book formats, such as quarto, octavo, and folio, generally differentiate literature from historical or religious texts?
What was the primary means of circulating poetry during the 16th century, especially among the elite?
What was the primary means of circulating poetry during the 16th century, especially among the elite?
What role did patronage play in the lives of authors during the 16th century?
What role did patronage play in the lives of authors during the 16th century?
What was a notable linguistic trend affecting literary works during the 16th century?
What was a notable linguistic trend affecting literary works during the 16th century?
How did the rediscovery of classical texts influence the literature of the 16th century?
How did the rediscovery of classical texts influence the literature of the 16th century?
What role did rhetoric play in 16th-century literature, and how did it manifest itself?
What role did rhetoric play in 16th-century literature, and how did it manifest itself?
How can the relationship between form and content in 16th-century literature be best described?
How can the relationship between form and content in 16th-century literature be best described?
How did the religious conflicts of the 16th century impact the English monarchy?
How did the religious conflicts of the 16th century impact the English monarchy?
In what way did the rise of English influence the styles and themes prevalent in 16th-century poetry?
In what way did the rise of English influence the styles and themes prevalent in 16th-century poetry?
What specific classical author's works influenced the sonnet form during the Renaissance?
What specific classical author's works influenced the sonnet form during the Renaissance?
How did literary 'showing off' influence the diversity and innovation of 16th-century literature?
How did literary 'showing off' influence the diversity and innovation of 16th-century literature?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the relationship between innovation and tradition in 16th century poetry?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the relationship between innovation and tradition in 16th century poetry?
What was the overall impact of the licensing system on 16th-century authors?
What was the overall impact of the licensing system on 16th-century authors?
What accounts for the elaborate ornamentation and verbal richness of 16th-century literature?
What accounts for the elaborate ornamentation and verbal richness of 16th-century literature?
Flashcards
The Sixteenth Century
The Sixteenth Century
A period marked by a shift from the medieval to early modern era, Renaissance Humanism, and religious conflicts.
Hundred Years War (1337-1453)
Hundred Years War (1337-1453)
A conflict between England (House of Plantagenet) and France (House of Valois) over the French throne.
War of the Roses (1455-1487)
War of the Roses (1455-1487)
Houses of York and Lancaster fought for the English throne.
Henry VII
Henry VII
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Religious Conflicts and Reformation
Religious Conflicts and Reformation
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Henry VIII
Henry VIII
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'Bloody' Mary I
'Bloody' Mary I
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Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I
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Renaissance Humanism
Renaissance Humanism
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Homo Mensura
Homo Mensura
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Self-assertion
Self-assertion
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Licensing System
Licensing System
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Quarto / Octavo
Quarto / Octavo
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Folio
Folio
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Literacy, authorship and patronage
Literacy, authorship and patronage
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Rhetorical culture
Rhetorical culture
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Importance of form and order
Importance of form and order
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Study Notes
- The 16th century marks the beginning of the Early Modern Period.
History
- The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) was a succession war between England (House of Plantagenet) and France (House of Valois).
- In 1328, Charles IV of France died, which led to a succession crisis.
- Edward III, Charles IV's nephew, was initially rejected by French barons due to his relation to Charles IV through his sister.
- Philip, Count of Valois, became king of France instead.
- Conflicts and civil wars resulted in the English losing their French territories.
- The War of the Roses (1455-1487) pitted the Houses of York against Lancaster.
- The Tudor dynasty began with Henry VII (Lancaster), who married Elizabeth of York, ending the War of the Roses through marriage.
- Religious conflicts arose between Roman Catholics and Protestants (Luther).
- Henry VIII initiated the Anglican Church and declared himself its Supreme Head.
- Edward VI succeeded Henry VIII, but died young.
- Mary I, a radical Roman Catholic, reversed the Reformation and persecuted Protestants, earning her the nickname "Bloody Mary."
- Elizabeth I sought stability with a mild Protestant stance while tolerating Roman Catholics, facing constant threats from abroad.
- England became an officially Protestant nation.
- Renaissance Humanism emphasized "homo mensura" (man as the center) and self-assertion, but God was not entirely dismissed.
Literary Market
- Manuscript culture was prevalent, especially for poetry in private circulation due to the stigma of print.
- Printing businesses and booksellers existed, but there was no copyright or royalties, making it hard to earn a living as a writer.
- A licensing system was in place due to a lack of freedom of speech, with the Stationer’s Company checking content before printing, leading to self-censorship.
- Quarto/octavo formats were used for literature, while folio formats were used for history/religion (fiction vs. non-fiction).
- Poetry and plays were printed in smaller quarto or octavo formats
- History or politics only paper folded once
- Literacy, authorship, and patronage were associated with the aristocracy and gentry.
Literary Context
- Latin was prominent, but English was gaining prominence.
- There were classical and Italian influences, notably Petrarca (sonnet, 14th century) during the Renaissance.
- Rhetorical culture led to complex verbal signs and language play.
- Messages were often simple, with complexity in writing, rhythm, and language.
- Elaborate ornamentation and verbal richness were common.
- Vocality, musicality, and rhythm were important.
- Form and order were emphasized through stylistic rules, meter, and rhyme scheme, but innovation and diversity were also present.
- A lot of literary 'showing off'
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