Shakespeare's History

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  1. 2. The name for the plays written & performed for James I.
  2. 5. paid one cent to see a play and sat in the Pit.
  3. 6. Color coded ____________ were
  4. 9. This was shot about 30 minutes before the play to announce the start
  5. 10. Where was Shakespeare born?
  6. 14. The reason theaters across England were closed on at least 3 instances.
  7. 17. In 1623 his friends compiled his plays and published them in this book.
  8. 18. The name of the Queen who reigned during most of Shakespeare's time.
  9. 20. Richard ____________ was the joint owner of The Globe with Shakespeare.
  10. 22. This guy became a comic character which led to the banishment of plays from churches.
  11. 23. Romeo & Juliet is an example of this kind of play.
  12. 24. These plays were only performed in churches on Holy Days and Saint's Days.
  13. 26. HenryV is an example of this kind of play.
  14. 27. The type of poem Shakespeare is most known for.
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  1. 1. Number of words Shakespeare is credited with creating.
  2. 3. Two of Shakespeare's plays are written in this fake language.
  3. 4. Shakespeare's religion
  4. 7. These plays were first performed in churches about Bible stories and the life of Christ.
  5. 8. Shakespeare's son who died young.
  6. 9. Shakespeare was a regular writer for Lord ____________ Men.
  7. 11. What was the name of the main theater Shakespeare's plays were performed in?
  8. 12. All of Shakespeare's plays have ________ acts.
  9. 13. These plays were performed to bring moral lessons because the people had strayed from religion.
  10. 15. What was Shakespeare's first name?
  11. 16. Much Ado About Nothing is an example of this kind of play.
  12. 19. Most of Shakespeare's education was in this language.
  13. 21. outside the theater to announce what type of play was being performed.
  14. 25. they played the part of women and children.