Shakespeare and the Elizabethan era

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To be or not to be : Discover Shakespeare's world Step 1 : The Elizabethan Age : Why is it called the Golden Age?

4 Life & culture

3 Exploring the world

2 Who was Queen Elizabeth I?

1 Before her reign : Bloody Mary Religious wars / succession wars

Who was Elizabeth I?

Read the following text (by clicking on the little "number1" sign ) ...

Who was her predecessor, "Bloody Mary"?

Press the little "number 2" above and read. Then press on the small Shakespeare at the bottom of the page to be directed to the activity

1) Scan through (on these symbols : this painting of Queen Elizabeth I to discover symbols of her reign 2) Watch the video underneath and collect details about this queen that will be necessary for the next activity !

Elizabeth I, the sister

Elizabeth I - Let's play a game !

Elizabeth I's 44-year reign was peaceful. For this reason, there was a flourishing of culture & learning, known as "The Elizabethan Golden Age". Four figures in particular are remembered from this period : the explorer Sir Francis Drake, the sailor Walter Raleigh, the scientist Francis Bacon and the playwright William Shakespeare. Let's explore this period of discovery ! Here is a list and a variety of documents for you to go through. When you have finsihed, click on the ship for your activity!

Exploring the world