Macbeth Context:

Question 1

Legitimacy of king was in question

Answer 1

King James the first was made king to carry on the succession of the throne as queen Elizabeth had no heirs

Question 2

Play first shown

Answer 2

The play was likely first shown in court for king James

Question 3

Gunpowder plot

Answer 3

The gunpowder plot had recently taken place -medal depicts snake under flowers-

Question 4

Jacobean England

Answer 4

Th divine right of kings

Question 5

Daemonology

Answer 5

This was a book written by king James as detailed ideas of witchcraft and the supernatural.
-women are inherently evil

Question 6

“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it”

Answer 6

Adam and Eve , genesis - daemonology