ෆ national unity/identity

• What factors divided England during the Golden Age?

  Religious conflict, foreign threats, economic difficulties
• How did the Golden Age affect national pride in England?

  It fostered unity through shared cultural experiences
• What role did theatre play in unifying England during the Golden Age?

  • Brought together rich and poor
  • Purpose-built theatres like The Globe made plays accessible
  • Notable playwrights reflected society and values
  • Celebrated national strength and morale
• What was the cost for lower classes to watch plays at The Globe?

  One penny
• Who were some notable playwrights of the Golden Age?

  William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson
• What themes did Shakespeare's plays often reflect?

  English society and its values
• How did Shakespeare’s play Henry V contribute to national morale?

  It included patriotic speeches celebrating England's strength
• How did music contribute to a shared national culture in England?

  • Madrigals became popular across classes
  • Church music in English united Protestants
  • Public performances connected urban and rural communities
• What are madrigals?

  Light, joyful songs
• Why was church music significant during the Golden Age?

  It made worship more inclusive by using English
• How did public performances by musicians affect communities?

  They created cultural connections between communities
• What role did art and portraits play in shaping English identity?

  • Portraits of Elizabeth reinforced her presence
  • Artworks included symbols of English strength
  • Fostered national unity and patriotism
• Where were portraits of Elizabeth displayed?

  Public buildings, homes, town halls
• What symbols were commonly found in artworks during the Golden Age?

  Ships, globes, Tudor roses
• How did books and literacy contribute to common values in England?

  • Printing press spread Elizabethan achievements
  • Foxe’s Book of Martyrs strengthened anti-Catholic sentiment
  • Almanacs popularized shared sense of time and events
• What was the significance of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs?

  It portrayed Protestant England as a victim
• What type of content did almanacs provide?

  Weather, news, and calendars
• How did fashion reflect social order during the Golden Age?

  • Elizabethan style symbolized national identity
  • London became a fashion hub
  • Commoners aspired to noble styles
• What characterized the Elizabethan style of fashion?

  Elaborate ruffs, embroidered doublets, silk dresses
• How did architecture contribute to a new English identity?

  • Renaissance-style buildings reflected confidence
  • Colleges like Emmanuel College emphasized education
  • Shifted away from medieval traditions
• What was the significance of building colleges during the Golden Age?

  It highlighted the importance of education
• What was the overall impact of the Golden Age on English society?

  • Created a shared culture uniting diverse backgrounds
  • Theatre, music, literature, and fashion forged identity
  • Source of national pride against foreign threats