Week One Of English Renaissance

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    What does the term Renaissance mean?

    • Death
    • Rebirth
    • Resolve
    • Release
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This quiz will test the students notetaking, attention in class, and general listening and comprehension skills. It will be on the history of the English Renaissance, and the literary features of the Italian and English Sonnets and their forms and format like: octave, sestet,quatrian, couplet, conciet, rhyme scheme, and the number of lines and parts of a sonnet.

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  • 2. 

    What did Queen Elizabeth I not do?

    • The Spainish Armada was defeated under her rule.

    • Literature flowered under her reign

    • Was strictly Catholic

    • Sent explorers to new world in which Virginia was named after her.

    Correct Answer
    A. Was strictly Catholic
    Explanation
    During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, the Spanish Armada was indeed defeated, literature flourished, and explorers were sent to the New World, with Virginia being named after her. However, Queen Elizabeth I was not strictly Catholic. In fact, she was known for establishing the Church of England and leading the country through a period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants.

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    What about Henry VIII is not true ?

    • Queen Elizabeth II's father

    • Queen (Bloody) Mary's father

    • Broke off from the Roman Catholic Church

    • Had six wives total.

    Correct Answer
    A. Queen Elizabeth II's father
    Explanation
    The statement "Queen Elizabeth II's father" is not true about Henry VIII. Henry VIII was not the father of Queen Elizabeth II. He was the father of Queen Elizabeth I, who was the daughter of his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Queen Elizabeth II is the daughter of King George VI.

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    What major thing did Henry VIII do? (Effected all of England)

    Correct Answer
    Seperated from Roman Catholic Church. Created the Church of England or Anglican Church.
    Explanation
    Henry VIII's major accomplishment was separating from the Roman Catholic Church and creating the Church of England or Anglican Church. This act, known as the English Reformation, had a profound impact on England as it led to a significant shift in religious power and authority. It allowed Henry VIII to assert his control over the church and dissolve the monasteries, thereby increasing his wealth and influence. This decision also had long-lasting consequences for the religious landscape of England and played a crucial role in shaping the country's history.

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    In Petrarch's (Italian) Sonnet what is a Octave?

    Correct Answer
    The first eight lines Tells a story, introduces a situaton, or raises a question.
    Explanation
    The correct answer explains that an octave in Petrarch's Sonnet refers to the first eight lines of the poem. It states that these lines typically tell a story, introduce a situation, or raise a question. This suggests that the octave serves as an introductory section in the sonnet, setting the stage for the rest of the poem.

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