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- Ages, era, periodenglish-literature-mcqs › ages-era-period
- Published
- 22 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
The 'battle of the books' was a literary and intellectual dispute in the late seventeenth century, primarily between those who upheld the value of ancient classical texts (ancients) and those who promoted modern learning and new knowledge (moderns). The other options do not relate to this historical debate.
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Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.Which monarch was removed from the English throne during the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
- 2.Which play written by Christopher Marlowe depicted the historical events of the Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre of 1572?
- 3.Christopher Marlowe's play 'Tamburlaine the Great' is inspired by the life of which historical Asian conqueror?
- 4.In Christopher Marlowe's play, what is the name of the central character known as the Jew of Malta?
- 5.Christopher Marlowe’s poem 'The Passionate Shepherd to His Love' starts with the line 'Come live with me and be my love.' Which other English poet is known for writing a well-known poem that begins with the same phrase?
- 6.Which monarch was portrayed in a play written by Christopher Marlowe?
- 7.Which pair of lovers is featured in one of Christopher Marlowe's most renowned poems?
- 8.Marlowe’s initial published work included a translation of the epic poem 'Pharsalia.' Which Roman poet originally authored this poem?