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Who is Tamburlaine the Great loosely based on?
Who is Tamburlaine the Great loosely based on?
- Timur (correct)
- Attila the Hun
- Alexander the Great
- Genghis Khan
When was Tamburlaine the Great written?
When was Tamburlaine the Great written?
- 1595
- 1560
- 1587 or 1588 (correct)
- 1600
What is the significance of Tamburlaine the Great in Elizabethan public drama?
What is the significance of Tamburlaine the Great in Elizabethan public drama?
- Introduces a new interest in historical accuracy
- Marks a turning away from clumsy language and loose plotting (correct)
- Presents a romanticized view of emperors
- Emphasizes religious themes
Who was considered the best of the group of writers known as the University Wits?
Who was considered the best of the group of writers known as the University Wits?
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What echoes of Tamburlaine's language can be found in English plays?
What echoes of Tamburlaine's language can be found in English plays?
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Study Notes
Tamburlaine the Great
- Loosely based on Timur, a Turco-Mongol emperor and warlord
- Written by Christopher Marlowe in 1587
- Significance: Revolutionized Elizabethan public drama with its new style of language, blank verse, and dramatic action
University Wits
- Included Christopher Marlowe, Robert Greene, and Thomas Nashe
- Christopher Marlowe was considered the best of the group
Echoes of Tamburlaine's Language
- Found in English plays, such as those by William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and John Webster
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Test your knowledge of Christopher Marlowe's iconic play "Tamburlaine the Great" with this quiz. Explore the themes, characters, and historical context as you answer questions about this milestone in Elizabethan public drama.
