What two name fo the intellectual period in which shakespeare lived?

1. The Elizabethan Era (1558-1603): Named after Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England during Shakespeare's lifetime and was a significant period of cultural flourishing in England.

2. The Renaissance: A broader intellectual and cultural movement that began in Italy in the 14th century and spread throughout Europe. The Renaissance marked a shift away from the medieval focus on theology and tradition towards a renewed interest in classical literature, arts, and sciences.