Developments in Drama, Music, Poetry and Architecture (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who filled the gap left by the Catholic Church as England's primary cultural patron after 1530s?
Who filled the gap left by the Catholic Church as England's primary cultural patron after 1530s?
Royal and noble sponsors
How many monarchs sponsored composer Thomas Tallis during his career?
How many monarchs sponsored composer Thomas Tallis during his career?
Four
In what year did James Burbage build the first London theatre?
In what year did James Burbage build the first London theatre?
1576
How much did groundlings pay to stand in Elizabethan theatres?
How much did groundlings pay to stand in Elizabethan theatres?
One penny
Who was the first person to use blank verse in English?
Who was the first person to use blank verse in English?
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
How many sonnets did William Shakespeare write during his career?
How many sonnets did William Shakespeare write during his career?
154
What change occurred in music under Edward VI's reign?
What change occurred in music under Edward VI's reign?
Pieces became shorter with English texts
How many separate voices were in Tallis's 'Spem in Alium' (c.1570)?
How many separate voices were in Tallis's 'Spem in Alium' (c.1570)?
40
Which Tudor monarch was the only one to build new palaces?
Which Tudor monarch was the only one to build new palaces?
Henry VIII
What was the primary purpose of prodigy houses built from the 1570s?
What was the primary purpose of prodigy houses built from the 1570s?
Comfort and privacy