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Macbeth: The World It Was Born In
- Shakespeare wrote Macbeth around 1606 — that's over 400 years ago.
- The king at the time, James I, was obsessed with witches and Scottish history.
- Most students forget: the play was written to flatter the king, not just scare you.
- Q1 asks you which king was on the throne when Macbeth was written.
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Who wrote the play Macbeth?
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Macbeth was first performed around the year 1606.
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Which king was on the throne when Shakespeare wrote Macbeth?
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True or False: King James I was from Scotland, which is why the play is set there.
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What major event happened in 1605, just before Shakespeare wrote Macbeth?
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The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill the king.
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Macbeth is set in which country?
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In Shakespeare's time, people believed in witches and the supernatural.
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King James I wrote a book about witchcraft called Daemonologie.
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Where were Shakespeare's plays usually performed?
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The Globe Theatre was built on the south bank of the River Thames in London.
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In Shakespeare's time, women were not allowed to act on stage. Young boys played the female roles.
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Macbeth is based on a real Scottish king from history.
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Where did Shakespeare get the story of Macbeth from?
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The real King Macbeth was a good ruler who ruled Scotland peacefully for 17 years.
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What is the main reason Shakespeare wrote Macbeth?
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