Who was William Shakespeare? | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 13 Public

Quiz on the life and times of William Shakespeare.

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Which one of these plays was not written by William Shakespeare? Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Twilight

Twilight

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Which of these words was not invented by Shakespeare? lumos, cold-blooded, love letter

Lumos

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Where was Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon

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When Shakespeare was just a few months old, a horrible illness swept through the country. What was the name of the illness?

Black death or bubonic plague.

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In England, When is Shakespeare's birth celebrated?

April 23.

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True of False: During Shakespeare's time Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.

False.

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True or False: During Shakespeare's time Ferdinand Magellan set out to sail all the way around the world.

True

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True or False: During Shakespeare's time Nicolaus Copernicus wrote that the sun was the center of the universe.

True

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True or False: During Shakespeare's time the Ming Dynasty in China was producing beautiful pottery and clothing.

True

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What invention made many more books available to people?

Printing press

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Describe what is happening in the picture.

People are performing and watching a play.

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True or False: During Shakespeare's time school classes were held all year round.

True

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True or False: When Shakespeare was little both boys and girls went to school.

False

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