What would NOT happen if the Great Chain were broken?

Women would finally rule the world.

When the real Macbeth ruled Scotland which 2 wars were taking place in Scotland?

War against Norway and civil war

Was King James I related to MacBeth?

No, James was related to King Duncan.

What is the Great Chain of Being?

A belief that God decides everyone's position in life.

What is the Divine Right of Kings?

Idea that the Monarch gets their right to rule from God.

Why did Queen Elizabeth close the theatres?

Because disease was spreading in audience crowds.

Did King James and others of his time believe in witches?

Yes, they were terrified of witches.

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Macbeth Context

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1
When the historical King MacBeth of Scotland live?
1300
1666
1005
1510
2
What would NOT happen if the Great Chain were broken?
Weak animals of prey would attack powerful predator animals.
Society would fall into chaos, disorder and death.
The weather would become wild and unpredictable.
Women would finally rule the world.
3
When the real Macbeth ruled Scotland which 2 wars were taking place in Scotland?
War against Norway and civil war
War of the Roses and The 100 Year War
War against England and civil war
War against Norway and France
4
Translate this Early Modern (Shakespearean) word into Modern English: thou
you (plural)
these
those
you
5
Which noble is higher a Prince or a Duke?
Prince
Duke
6
Was King James I related to MacBeth?
No, but King James I liked him.
Yes, he's James' grandfather.
Yes, he is a distant ancestor.
No, James was related to King Duncan.
7
What is the Great Chain of Being?
A belief that the King decides who has power.
A belief that we all becomes angels and gods after death,
A belief that all witches should be chained up.
A belief that God decides everyone's position in life.
8
Translate: Thou art an clotpole
You are an idiot
You are crazy
You are a clown
You are a nerd
9
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
Idea that all people are slaves to the Monarch.
Idea that the Monarch gets their right to rule from God.
Idea that the Monarch is God.
Idea that the Monarch is a servant of the people.
10
Why did Queen Elizabeth close the theatres?
Because she wanted people to do more exercise.
Because she wanted people to spend more time at church.
Because disease was spreading in audience crowds.
Because she thought they were immoral.
11
Put the following Scottish nobles in order from highest to lowest: Thane, Duke, King, Prince.
King, Prince, Duke, Thane
Prince, King, Thane, Duke
King, Prince, Thane, Duke
King, Duke, Prince, Thane
12
When was Shakespeare born?
1864
1064
1564
1364
13
Who ruled England at the time of his birth?
Queen Elizabeth I
King James I
Mary Queen of Scots
LeBron James
14
A Scottish title of nobility is a Thane. What is this called in English?
Earl
Baron
Duke
Prince
15
Who ruled England after Queen Elizabeth?
King Richard the Lionheart
James II
James I
Henry VIII
16
Translate this Early Modern (Shakespearean) word into Modern English: art
art
are
cart
are not
17
Which noble is higher - a Duke or a Baron?
Duke
Baron
18
Which one is NOT a type of Shakespearean play?
Comedy
History
Fantasy
Tragedy
19
According to the Great Chain of Being who has the highest position on Earth?
God
King
Angels
The Pope
20
Did King James and others of his time believe in witches?
Yes, they were terrified of witches.
Yes, they worshiped them in secret.
No, they weren't stupid you know.
No, King James educated his people about this topic.
21
What type of play is Macbeth?
Tragedy
Romance
Comedy
History

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