1.1.2 Shakespeare's life and times

• What are the birth and death years of William Shakespeare?

  (1564-1616)
• If you wanted to take a boat ride on the river, what type of boat would you likely use?

  Barge or tour boat
• How does the Shakespeare family tree show the lineage and relationships over multiple generations?

  • The tree displays the family members across 4 generations, from John Shakespeare and Mary Arden to their descendants including William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway.
  • The birth and death years of each individual are provided, showing the timeline of the family.
• What type of transportation vehicles are shown in the image?

  • Boats/Barges
• When was William Shakespeare born?

  26 April 1564
• Who were William Shakespeare's parents?

  John Shakespeare and Mary Arden
• What surrounds Stratford-upon-Avon?

  Rich countryside
• If you wanted to take a photograph that captures the full width of the river, what type of camera lens would you use?

  Wide-angle lens
• How does the presence of the buildings in the background contribute to the overall atmosphere of the scene?

  It suggests this is an urban, developed environment rather than a remote, natural setting
• What is the key aspect of Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory?

  It emphasizes the role of social interactions in the development of cognitive abilities in children
• How did Shakespeare's childhood environment contribute to his work?

  It provided inspiration for his future plays
• Who are the parents of William Shakespeare?

  John Shakespeare and Mary Arden
• How did religious attitudes differ between the Medieval Era and the Elizabethan Era?

  • Medieval Era: Religious conformity
  • Elizabethan Era: Religious tolerance
• What childhood experiences did Shakespeare have in Stratford-upon-Avon?


  Visiting shops, river, and local theatre
• What was Shakespeare's father's occupation?

  Glove-making business
• What elements of Shakespeare's plays were influenced by his studies?

  Comedic timing and character development
• Why are there ducks and swans in the river?

  They are attracted to the water and natural environment
• What are the key components of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

  • Physiological needs
  • Safety needs
  • Belongingness and love needs
  • Esteem needs
  • Self-actualization needs
• What are the key influences on Shakespeare's education and early life?

  • Attended grammar school in Stratford
  • Learned Latin
  • Studied classical texts (Roman poets, Greek philosophers)
  • Combined practical business experience with formal learning
• Who was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour?

  Edward VI
• What is the approximate width of the river shown in the image?

  50-100 meters
• What is the primary color scheme used in the portrait?

  The portrait uses a black, white, and gold color scheme
• What is the key idea behind Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

  There are several distinct types of intelligence, not just a single general intelligence
• What is the key idea behind John Dewey's progressive education theory?

  It emphasizes connecting education to real-world experiences to produce students who can actively engage with the modern world
• Who are the key members of the Shakespeare family tree shown in the image?

  • John Shakespeare
  • Mary Arden
  • William Shakespeare
  • Anne Hathaway
• What is the Elizabethan era known as?

  The golden age
• Who is the theorist who believed that all people pass through the same stages in reaching their cognitive potential?

  Jean Piaget
• What role did Shakespeare initially have in the acting company?

  Actor
• What does Shakespeare's transition from actor to playwright signify about his career?

  His versatility and talent in theater
• When did Shakespeare die?

  April 23, 1616
• What type of performances were common at the local theatre?

  Traveling performances
• What is the formula to calculate the area of a circle?

  $A =$$\pi r^2$
• What experience did Shakespeare build upon in his plays?

  His market town experience
• Which acting company did Shakespeare join in London?

  Lord Chamberlain's Men
• Who is the spouse of Henry VIII?

  • Catherine of Aragon
  • Anne Boleyn
  • Jane Seymour
  • Anne of Cleves
  • Catherine Howard
  • Catherine Parr
• By what year did Shakespeare transition to writing plays?

  1589
• What are the major works written by Shakespeare?

  • The Comedy of Errors, Henry IV Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3, Richard III, The Taming of the Shrew, Titus Andronicus, Venus and Adonis
  • The Sonnets, Love's Labour's Lost, The Two Gentlemen of Verona
  • The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard II, Romeo and Juliet
  • As You Like It, Henry IV Part 1 & Part 2, Henry V, Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merry Wives of Windsor
  • All's Well That Ends Well, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Macbeth, Measure for Measure, Othello, Timon of Athens, Troilus & Cressida, Twelfth Night
• How does the artistic style and technique used in this portrait compare to other Renaissance-era portraiture?

  • Highly detailed, realistic depiction of the subject
  • Extensive use of symbolism and ornamentation
  • Emphasis on the subject's power, wealth, and status
  • Typical of the Elizabethan portrait style
• What season is depicted in the image based on the colors of the trees?

  • Autumn
• How did Shakespeare's education influence his upbringing?

  It combined practical business experience with formal learning