Shakespeare Flashcard

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What animal is known to have brought the plague to England?

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Rats

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What was the original name of Shakespeare's acting troupe?

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The Lord Chamberlain's Men

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What were trees primarily used for in Shakespeare's time?

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Fuel

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What are the names of Shakespeare's children?

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Susanna, Hamnet, Judith

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Where was William Shakespeare born?

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Stratford-upon-Avon, England

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What is the significance of The Globe Theatre in Shakespeare's career?

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It was a major venue for his plays and performances.

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What genre of plays did Shakespeare primarily write?

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Tragedies, comedies, and histories.

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What is a sonnet?

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A poem of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme, often used by Shakespeare.

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What is the main theme of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The conflict between love and family loyalty.

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What is the historical context of Shakespeare's works?

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They were written during the English Renaissance, a time of great cultural change.