Elizabeth and the Arts (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Which instruments could Elizabeth play?
Which instruments could Elizabeth play?
Virginals and lute
How much did Elizabeth allocate to music each year?
How much did Elizabeth allocate to music each year?
Over £1,500
Which dance did Elizabeth favor later in her reign as it was less energetic?
Which dance did Elizabeth favor later in her reign as it was less energetic?
Pavane
Which composers were employed at the Chapel Royal?
Which composers were employed at the Chapel Royal?
William Byrd and Thomas Tallis
When was the first theatre, called The Theatre, built?
When was the first theatre, called The Theatre, built?
1576
In what year did The Globe theatre open?
In what year did The Globe theatre open?
1599
By 1590, what proportion of English peers had London town houses?
By 1590, what proportion of English peers had London town houses?
Approximately half
From what year was an annual tournament held to mark Elizabeth's succession?
From what year was an annual tournament held to mark Elizabeth's succession?
1572
How many books were published from 1580 onwards in Elizabeth's reign?
How many books were published from 1580 onwards in Elizabeth's reign?
4,370
What percentage of the population could sign their name?
What percentage of the population could sign their name?
Fewer than 20%