A Long and Illustrious History
In which year was William Shakespeare born?
A1564 ✓
B1616
C1590
D1572
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is 1564.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and died in 1616. He is celebrated for writing plays including Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream and many others.
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