Elizabethan England Practice Test

Which individuals were shareholders in The Globe Theatre?

Richard and Cuthbert Burbage William Shakespeare and John Heminges Thomas Pope and Henry Phillips Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson

Correct Answer:

Richard and Cuthbert Burbage

Explanation:

The question tests who actually owned shares in The Globe Theatre, focusing on the people who financed and held equity in the venture. The Globe was built and financed by the Burbage brothers, Richard and Cuthbert, who were central figures in the acting company and in bringing the theatre to life. Their role as builders and major investors means they held the official shares that defined ownership of The Globe. Other famous members of the acting company, like Shakespeare and others, were closely associated with the troupe and performed there, but the pair identified as shareholders for this landmark venture are the Burbage brothers.

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