What are the beginning and ending dates of the Elizabethan era ?
Correct answer: A. 1558-1603
- A. 1558-1603
- B. 1500-1520
- C. 1560-1570
- D. 1575-1600
Explanation
The Elizabethan era is conventionally dated from Elizabeth I’s accession in 1558 to her death in 1603. It is remembered as a major period of English Renaissance literature, especially drama and poetry.
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