Shakespeare Background Quiz

Shakespeare's company was known as ___________________ until it changed its name to The King's Men.

Shakespeare married ____________________ on November 27, 1582.

Plays took place _______________ because the lighting was supplied by the sun.

Flags were hung outside the theatre to advertise what type of play was being performed: white for comedy, red for history, and ______________ for tragedy. 

While the stage props were minimal, _________________ were flamboyant. 

During Shakespeare's time, it was illegal for women to act on stage, so the women's roles were all played by ______________________.

The term "renaissance" means _______________________ and was used to describe the period of time between the 14th and 17th centuries in European history because of the changes inspired by a revival of the classical art and intellect of Ancient Greece and Rome.

In 1599 , Shakespeare built the largest _________________ amphitheatre in London: The Globe Theatre. 

Shakespeare is credited with introducing almost ____________________ words to the English language.

The name "The Globe" comes from the expression ________________________.