Shakespeare Introduction

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What caused the Globe Theatre to burn down on June 29, 1613?

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The fire started from a misfired cannon that was used as a stage prop.

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Where was William Shakespeare born?

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Stratford-upon-Avon.

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What was the name of Shakespeare's acting company?

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The King's Men.

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Which famous quote originated from Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'?

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'To be or not to be, that is the question.'

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What was the Bubonic Plague also known as?

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The Black Death.

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What percentage of Europe did the Bubonic Plague kill?

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Almost 50%.

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What type of disease was the Bubonic Plague?

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An extremely dangerous and highly contagious disease.

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What was the significance of the Globe Theatre in Shakespeare's time?

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It was one of the most famous theatres where Shakespeare's plays were performed.

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What genre of plays did Shakespeare primarily write?

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Tragedies, comedies, and histories.

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Name one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies.

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Hamlet.