Macbeth 2.3 Word Nerd: Prophesy

What is an example of a figure associated with predicting the future in ancient times?

• Prophet Muhammad

• Socrates

• Prophet Elijah

• Oracle of Delphi

How did Shakespeare use the term 'prediction'?

• As a scientific hypothesis

• As a religious practice

• As a form of entertainment

• As a way to describe future events

Which of the following is a well-known prophet in religious texts?

• Oracle of Delphi

• Prophet Elijah

• Plato

• Aristotle

What is the original Greek meaning of the term 'prophet'?

• A warrior

• A storyteller

• A philosopher

• An interpreter of the gods' will

Which prophet is mentioned alongside the Prophet Elijah?

• Prophet Moses

• Prophet Muhammad

• Prophet Isaiah

• Prophet Jeremiah