ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the ruler of England during most of Shakespeare’s time?
A
James I
B
Elizabeth I
C
James II
D
Elizabeth II
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Queen Elizabeth I ruled England during most of Shakespeare’s lifetime. She was born on September 7, 1533, in Greenwich, and she died on March 24, 1603, in Richmond, Surrey, after 45 years as queen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elizabeth I-daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn-ruled England for forty-five years from 1558 to 1603 in a time of relative prosperity and peace.

Detailed explanation-3: -The monarch of England during the Elizabethan era was Queen Elizabeth I.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shakespeare’s company was often asked to go and do performances at court, so Queen Elizabeth certainly knew of his work very well and made several requests for specific plays that she liked.

Detailed explanation-5: -Elizabeth valued and supported the theater. She invited Shakespeare on numerous occasions to perform for her at court. Her support was highly valuable for Shakespeare and contributed to his success in London.

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