Elizabethan Times and Important Historical Figures

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts discussed in the lecture related to the Elizabethan era, significant historical figures, and their roles in shaping culture.

Elizabethan Times

The period during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, characterized by significant cultural developments, including the flourishing of theatre and literature.

Nosebleed seats

Higher seats in the theatre that were priced lower than seats closer to the stage.

Globe Theatre

An iconic theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare, known for hosting his plays.

Henry VIII

The King of England known for his six marriages and for initiating the English Reformation.

Jane Seymour

Third wife of Henry VIII, who bore him a son, Edward VI.

Anne Boleyn

Second wife of Henry VIII, mother of Elizabeth I, executed on charges of adultery.

Legitimacy

The status of being born to parents legally married, affecting inheritance and rights to the throne.

Puritans

A group of Protestant reformers in England who sought to purify the Church of England and founded colonies in America.

The song of the spheres

An ancient philosophical concept that suggests planets create music as they move through space.

Almanac

A publication containing a calendar of days, weather forecasts, and various tips for farming and other activities.

Marriage Customs

Traditional steps and ceremonies involved in marriages, often including formal betrothal and public proclamation.

Funeral Customs

Rituals and practices associated with the burial and honor of the deceased, often elaborate for nobility.

The Humors

A historical medical theory that the body contained four fluids (blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile) that influenced health.