The Renaissance Period short questions l Renaissance Period: Timeline, Facts & information l University wits l Shakespeare's Comedy plays l Shakespeare's Historical Plays l Shakespeare's Tragic Plays

What is Renaissance?

Renaissance means rebirth. It was the period of rebirth in every field of life. It has changed all the old traditions and Infuses a new life to old values. 

Where this movement begins?

It began in Italy in 1350 and then spread all over Europe. 

In which culture they were interested?

They were interested in Greek and Roman traditions values and culture they also believed in

Humanism.

Who were University wits?

• Robert Greene
• Thomas Lodge
• Thomas Nashe 
• Thomas Kyd
• Christopher Marlowe
• George Peele  

Who was the famous writer of the Elizabethan era?

Shakespeare is regarded as the most prominent writer of this period. He is popular because of his plays and poetry. His characters are universal and express the true feelings of human nature.

Name the Shakespeare's Comedy plays?

• The Tempest
• The two gentlemen of Verona
• Measure for Measure
• The Comedy of Errors
• A Midsummer Night's Dream
• The Merchant of Venice
• As You like it
• Twelfth Night
• The winter's tale.

Name some of Shakespeare's historical plays?

• King John
• Richard II 
• Richard III
• Henry IV
• Henry v
• Henry vi
• Henry VIII 

What do you know about his tragic plays?

• Romeo and Juliet
• Julius Caesar
• Macbeth
• Hamlet
• King Lear
• Othello
• Antony and Cleopatra
• Cymbeline. 
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Who was Francisco Petrarch?

He was born in Italy. He contributed to The Renaissance movement and put the new life

to the Renaissance by giving it the concept of Humanism. He was also called the father of

Humanism and he is also considered the inventor of the Italian Sonnet.

Books: Secretum, Triumphs. 

What do you know about Dante/Durante Degli Alighieri?

he was born in Florence, Italy. he was the major Italian poet. he had written in common language

so that ordinary people could understand his works.

Books:Divine Comedy,La Vita Nuova 

Define Vernacular literature?

It was flourished in the Renaissance period. It was adopted to reach the common people. It was the

kind of literature that was meant for common people. 

What are the characteristics of Humanism?

• They believed in human beings. 
• The individual should come and play his role in society.
• They emphasized education.
• They encouraged human abilities. 

Who was the famous painter in this period?

Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci, and both were born in Italy.

Michel Famous Paintings: David, Pieta 

Da Vinci Famous paintings:Mona Lisa, Last Supper

Who invented the first real Press?

Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in Germany. 

Who was the Martin Luther King?

He was born in Eislenben, Germany. He was a very famous Theologian. He went against

Catholic teachings and started a Protestant movement. 

Who is called the Father of Renaissance?

Francisco Petrarch. 

What are the major themes of Renaissance drama?

• Individualism
• Secularism
• Humanism
  
  
  
  

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