Royal and Noble Patronage of the Arts (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many musicians did Elizabeth I employ in her Chapel Royal and Queen's Musick?
How many musicians did Elizabeth I employ in her Chapel Royal and Queen's Musick?
60 musicians
Which two Catholic composers did Elizabeth I employ despite religious tensions?
Which two Catholic composers did Elizabeth I employ despite religious tensions?
Tallis and Byrd
When did Hans Holbein create his famous Whitehall mural for Henry VIII?
When did Hans Holbein create his famous Whitehall mural for Henry VIII?
Around 1537
What was the 'mask of youth' used by Nicholas Hilliard?
What was the 'mask of youth' used by Nicholas Hilliard?
A standardized template of Elizabeth's face
Who built the first permanent London theatre in 1576?
Who built the first permanent London theatre in 1576?
James Burbage
How much did groundlings pay to stand in the theatre yard?
How much did groundlings pay to stand in the theatre yard?
One penny
Which building did Cardinal Wolsey fund from 1514 onwards?
Which building did Cardinal Wolsey fund from 1514 onwards?
Hampton Court Palace
Which theatre company performed Shakespeare's plays from about 1590?
Which theatre company performed Shakespeare's plays from about 1590?
Lord Chamberlain's company
Which two courtiers introduced the sonnet and blank verse to English literature?
Which two courtiers introduced the sonnet and blank verse to English literature?
Wyatt and Surrey
What play did Christopher Marlowe write around 1589?
What play did Christopher Marlowe write around 1589?
The Jew of Malta