Elizabethan Era Beliefs

Fill in the blank: The branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole is called ________.

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Magic

• Superstition

Which of the following is the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces?

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Magic

• Superstition

Fill in the blank: Excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings is known as ________.

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Magic

• Superstition

What did Elizabethans believe played a huge role in daily life?

• Science

• Magic

• Technology

• Politics

Fill in the blank: Elizabethans used a stockpile of charms to ward off ________.

• Ghosts

• Animals

• Neighbors

• Weather

Fill in the blank: Every part of the body was ruled by a sign of the ________.

• Zodiac

• Moon

• Sun

• Earth

Fill in the blank: Astrologers in the Elizabethan era became very ________.

• Poor

• Rich

• Famous

• Unknown

What were fairies believed to do during the Elizabethan era?

• Reward women with clean houses

• Punish men with dirty houses

• Live in the forest

• Help witches

Fill in the blank: During the Elizabethan era, people also believed in river spirits, mermaids, giants, and ______.

• Dragons

• Hags

• Elves

• Unicorns

What did bishops and priests believe in during the Elizabethan era?

• Dragons

• Fairies

• Aliens

• Robots