A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1.137 | Historical Allusion: India

The transcript discusses the English Navy's defeat of the Spanish Armada, which opened new trade routes and led to the founding of the East India Trading Company. It also highlights India's cultural influence during the time 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' was performed, with references to Indian elements in the play.

What was the outcome of the English Navy's battle with the Spanish Armada?

• The English Navy destroyed the Spanish Armada.

• The English Navy was defeated by the Spanish Armada.

• The Spanish Armada retreated without a fight.

• The Spanish Armada successfully invaded England.

What significant event in global trade history occurred around the time A Midsummer Night's Dream was first printed?

• The discovery of America.

• The founding of the East India Trading Company.

• The fall of the Roman Empire.

• The signing of the Magna Carta.

How was India perceived during the time A Midsummer Night's Dream was performed?

• As a major military power.

• As a barren and uninhabited region.

• As an exotic land with diverse religions.

• As a land of technological advancement.

In the play, what activity did Titania and the changeling's mother enjoy?

• Sailing on merchant ships.

• Watching ships sail out to sea.

• Trading goods with sailors.

• Building ships on the beach.

What did the changeling's mother do to mimic the merchant ships?

• She painted pictures of ships.

• She billowed out her skirt.

• She sang songs about the sea.

• She built a small ship.