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What was the Renaissance?
What was the Renaissance?
A cultural movement that spread across Europe from Italy in the 14th century.
Name one significant work from the Renaissance.
Name one significant work from the Renaissance.
Divine Comedy, Decameron, or The Canterbury Tales.
Which of the following authors wrote The Faerie Queen?
Which of the following authors wrote The Faerie Queen?
Humanism focused primarily on religious doctrine.
Humanism focused primarily on religious doctrine.
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Which literary form dominated the Elizabethan Era?
Which literary form dominated the Elizabethan Era?
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What significant event occurred during the Renaissance in Britain?
What significant event occurred during the Renaissance in Britain?
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Which of the following is NOT a work by William Shakespeare?
Which of the following is NOT a work by William Shakespeare?
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Study Notes
The Renaissance
- A cultural movement originating in Italy during the 14th century (1301-1400)
- Marked by a shift from medieval attitudes to a humanist approach
- Drama became more sophisticated, becoming an integral part of different cultures
- Comedies were common, dealing with everyday life and often having happy endings
- Three significant works of the time include: Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, and The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
Humanism
- An intellectual movement reviving classical Greek and Roman philosophies
- Focused on human values rather than religious doctrine
- Coexisted with the innovation of the Renaissance
- The Renaissance dominated Britain during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (15th - 17th century)
Elizabethan Era Literary Forms
- Poetry and drama were the dominant literary forms
- Edmund Spenser: The Shepherd's Calendar (1579) - A pastoral poem focusing on the lives of shepherds, The Faerie Queen (1590) - A poem that celebrated Queen Elizabeth I
- Christopher Marlowe: The Jew of Malta
- William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Twelfth Night
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Explore the rich cultural movement of the Renaissance that began in Italy during the 14th century and the rise of humanism. This quiz delves into significant literary works of the era, including Dante's Divine Comedy and Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Test your knowledge on the foundational shifts in literature and philosophy that shaped Western culture.
