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Who is known as the Father of English literature?

  • Thomas More
  • Geoffrey Chaucer (correct)
  • Christopher Marlowe
  • William Shakespeare

    • What is the Bubonic plague?

    A rare but serious bacterial infection that's transmitted by fleas.

    The word __________ means savagely cruel; primitive; unsophisticated.

    barbaric

    What does the term 'mundane' refer to?

    <p>Lacking interest; dull.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Charles the Great?

    <p>Charlemagne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Renaissance?

    <p>A period in European history from the 14th to the 17th century regarded as the cultural bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 'bon vivant' is a person who enjoys a __________ lifestyle.

    <p>sociable and luxurious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Minstrels are musicians who mainly played percussion instruments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ambiance refer to?

    <p>The atmosphere of a place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term __________ means implementing new ideas.

    <p>progressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pewter?

    <p>A gray alloy of tin with some copper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Tudor construction?

    <p>A method of building with timber frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are farthingales?

    <p>Hoop skirts or frameworks for expanding a woman's skirt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are Elizabethans?

    <p>Persons, especially writers, of the time of Queen Elizabeth I.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Heathens are people who belong to widely held religions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a printing press?

    <p>A machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Francis Bacon?

    <p>An English philosopher and author</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Walter Raleigh known for?

    <p>Popularizing tobacco in England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Thomas Dekker best known for?

    <p>His comedy, The Shoemaker's Holiday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was John Webster?

    <p>An English dramatist best known for his tragedies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ben Jonson known for?

    <p>Being an English playwright, poet, actor, and literary critic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What era did Christopher Marlowe belong to?

    <p>The Elizabethan era.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Thomas Kyd write?

    <p>The Spanish Tragedy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Thomas Middleton known for?

    <p>Writing the tragedy The Changeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Thomas More?

    <p>An English social philosopher and author known for his Renaissance humanist ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the significant works of William Shakespeare?

    <p>Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Terms from the Renaissance Era

    • Geoffrey Chaucer: Recognized as the Father of English literature and esteemed as the greatest English poet, best known for his influential work, The Canterbury Tales.

    • Bubonic plague: A severe bacterial infection transmitted by fleas, known for causing widespread mortality during various historical periods, particularly in Europe.

    • Barbaric: Describes behaviors or practices that are cruel, primitive, or unsophisticated, often associated with a lack of civilization.

    • Mundane: Refers to experiences or objects that are dull and lacking in interest, often associated with the ordinary.

    • Charlemagne: Also recognized as Charles the Great, he was the King of the Franks and played a pivotal role in unifying a large portion of Europe during the early Middle Ages.

    • Renaissance: A significant cultural period in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century, marked by a revival of interest in classical art, literature, and humanism, bridging the Middle Ages with modern history.

    • Bon vivants: Individuals characterized by a sociable and extravagant lifestyle, enjoying the pleasures of food, drink, and luxurious living.

    • Minstrels: Musicians of the period known for singing and playing stringed instruments, often traveling to entertain at various venues.

    • Ambiance: Refers to the overall atmosphere or character of a place, influencing the mood and experience for those in that environment.

    • Progressive: Describes the adoption and implementation of new ideas and approaches, often associated with forward-thinking policies or practices.

    • Pewter: A gray alloy primarily composed of tin and copper, historically used in creating various household items and utensils.

    • Tudor: A style of building characterized by timber-framed structures, integrating both internal and external wall designs.

    • Farthingales: Frameworks or hoop skirts worn under women's skirts to give them shape and volume, reflecting fashion trends of the time.

    • Elizabethans: Individuals, particularly writers or artists, from the era of Queen Elizabeth I, known for their contributions to the arts and literature.

    • Heathens: People who do not adhere to any widely held religion, often mentioned in historical contexts regarding cultural or societal norms.

    • Printing press: An invention revolutionary for producing text and images via type or plates, significantly impacting the spread of literature and ideas.

    • Literary: Pertaining to an affinity for books or literature over direct experience, often linked with scholarly pursuits.

    • Francis Bacon: An influential English philosopher and statesman recognized for his contributions to the scientific method and for suggesting that freezing fresh meat could preserve it.

    • Walter Raleigh: An English explorer credited with popularizing tobacco in England and known for his exploratory endeavors.

    • Thomas Dekker: An English playwright celebrated for The Shoemaker's Holiday, which vividly portrays daily life in London during his time.

    • John Webster: An English dramatist best known for his tragic works, The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, both recognized as masterpieces of early 17th-century literature.

    • Ben Jonson: A prominent 17th-century English playwright and poet, influential in shaping stage comedy and English poetry.

    • Christopher Marlowe: Esteemed as an English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, known for his dramatic works that laid groundwork for later playwrights.

    • Thomas Kyd: An influential English playwright famous for The Spanish Tragedy, significant in the development of Elizabethan drama.

    • Thomas Middleton: A notable English playwright and poet recognized for his work, particularly the tragedy The Changeling.

    • Thomas More: A distinguished English social philosopher and humanist of the Renaissance, author of the influential book Utopia.

    • William Shakespeare: Renowned English poet and playwright (1564-1616), celebrated for his extensive body of work, including notable plays such as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, and numerous sonnets.

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