Shakespeare - Macbeth

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Which period do historians refer to when they talk about 'early modern'? Define the period as well.

Name 5 areas of prominent developments in the Renaissance period.

What is a 'courtesy book'?

Give a definition of the term 'Renaissance Man'.

Explain the Italian term 'sprezzatura'.

Explain the ptolemaic system.

What does the Copernican theory propose?

Which cosmos was prominent for many Elizabethan writers? How do we know that?

King James I was a patron of Shakespeare's acting company.

1. True
2. False

Explain how Macbeth reflects Shakespeare's close relationship to King James I.

Elizabethan Theatre

Why is it called the Elizabethan era?

Where were the first perfomances of Elizabethan theatre held? Mention two places and explain how they work.

Later on, performances were held in indoor and outdoor theatres.
Most performances took place in the afternoon.

1. True
2. False

Soliloquies were spoken to the audience directly.

1. True
2. False

The stage was decorated with large paintings and sceneries.

1. True
2. False

Noises were realistic and came from off-stage.

1. True
2. False

Actors were often dressed in their own clothes.

1. True
2. False

Setting, time of day and duration of time were conveyed through the words of the play.

1. True
2. False

If an actor 'died' in the play, he would just get up and walk off the stage at the end of the scene.

1. True
2. False

Men were played by male actors and women were played by female actors.

1. True
2. False

In theatres, there were no seats. Not even for people of higher social classes.

1. True
2. False