When was he born? Find a photo of him
- He was born 26 April 1564.
Where was he born? Include a map with the place
-Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon
What was his family?
-Shakespeare married with Anne Hathaway. Her wife was Susanna.
How old was he when he died?
-He was died 23 April 1616.
Shakespeare's time
Who was the Queen and King during Shakespeare's life? Include photos
-Was Elizabeth I of England.
What country was a great rival of England during this time?
-The country rival was Spain.
What happened with the Spanish Armada?
-There was a war with the Spanish Armada, with Felipe II.
Why was the Elisabethan era described as golden?
-For the good poetry and literature.
Shakespeare's career
How many plays did he write?
- He wrote 38 plays.
How many poems did he write?
- He wrote 154 poems.
Find the title in English and Catalan/Spanish of one comedy, one tragedy and one poem.
-Romeo and Juliet / Romeu i Julieta, Mid summers night dream/ El somni d'una nit d'estiu
What is the Globe? Find a picture
-The Globe is a theatre.
Where is the Globe? Find and copy a map of its location
-In London.
What plays are performed in the Globe this month?
When was the Globe first built?
-Was built in 1599.
How long did Shakespeare work there in the Globe?
What was the name of his theatre company?
-The Lord Chamberlain's Men.
What happened to the Globe in 1644?
-It was pulled down.
Who built the Globe again and when?
-Was built in 1977 for Peter Street.
Shakespeare's fame
His words are used today around the world. How many words did he supposedly invent in the English language?
- Too many words.
In which play did he say "To be or not to be. That is the question"?
-The play is Hamlet.
Look for another famous word/quotation invented by Shakespeare and translate it into Catalan/Spanish
-My love's more richer than my tongue /El meu amor és mes ric que la meva llengua.
Nothing will come of nothing/Res vindrà del no res.
Curiosities
Who died on the same day as Shakespeare?
- He is Cervantes.
What was Shakespeare's nick?
- Bard of Avon.
How many films have been adapted from his work?
- 420 films.
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