Shakespeare Play and Acting
Who is Shakespeare?
An actor and writer
What 2 things was the Silk Road primarily known for transporting?
Silk and Spices
What is an example of non-constructive feedback?
def: Any comment that is negative/non-specific
Example:You are bad/ That a really bad thing you just did
What was Earth's surface like when it first formed 4.5 billion years ago?
A hot, molten surface with no life
What is the volcano called in Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius
What is Shakespeare's first name?
William Shakespeare
Which empire controlled much of Central Asia during the height of the Silk Road trade?
The Mongol Empire
What makes good feedback for a peer?
Specific and constructive
What was the name of the supercontinent that existed about 250 million years ago
Pangaea
Why famous country is Pompeii located near to?
Italy
What two plays are the most famous?
Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet
Which famous explorer traveled the Silk Road and later wrote about his experiences, including his journey to China?
Marco Polo
What is an example of a non-scholarly source?
Anything that has not been well study
During the Age of Dinosaurs, what types of life forms dominated the Earth?
Giant reptiles, such as T. rex, and lush forests.
How was the city of Pompeii able to be prosperous?
What are some common themes in Shakespeare's plays?
Tragedy, Comedy, History
What was one of the major languages used by merchants along the Silk Road
Persian, Arabic , Chinese
What is an example of a scholarly source?
Anything peer-reviewed/written by experts in the field
How long ago was the formation of the earth?
4.5 billion years
What was the date of the eruption of mount vesuvius?
August 24, 79 ec
James VI of Scotland and _____ would hire him to play in their royal court.
Queen Elizabeth
Name one of the economic, cultural, and political consequence of the decline of the Silk Road after the 15th century?
reducing the flow of goods,
decline in the prosperity of cities along the route, decline in exchange of art,
decline literature, and scientific knowledge, weakened the Mongol Empire
What year did the Philippines gain independence?
1946
How did the breakup of Pangaea change Earth’s geography over millions of years?
It caused the continents to slowly drift apart, creating the landmasses and oceans we see today.
What year did the excavation for Pompeii begin?
1748