The era after Charles II's Restoration to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland saw a surge in the popularity of theater because __________.
Charles II was a gifted actor himself and promoted plays for his own benefit
Charles II's personal honor and chastity saw a great deal of praise from many different kinds of authors
entertainment pastimes such as theater were banned under the Protectorship of Oliver Cromwell
Charles II's religious policy favored plays that promoted anti-Catholic tendencies
all English playwrights except William Shakespeare had been banned by decree of Oliver Cromwell
The Homeric epics tell the story of __________.
the foundation of Athens
the foundation of Rome
the Persian Wars
the Peloponnesian War
the Trojan War