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Officials realized that the plague was carried by rats aboard ships so they forced the merchant vessels to remain off shore for 40 days, in Italian quaranto means 40 and hence the word quarantine.
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Who invented quarantine?
The concept of quarantine originated during the medieval period in Venice, Italy in the 14th century to protect against the spread of the bubonic plague. The term "quarantine" itself is derived from the Venetian dialect for "forty days," which was the period ships suspected of carrying diseases were required to remain isolated before passengers and crew could go ashore.
Was the law of Venice good or shakespeare made mockery of it in The Merchant of Venice?
The law of Venice was not good because they are not showing any mercy towards the culprit and so they permit Shylock to a pound of flesh from Antonio's body.And i think its quite merciless to take a pound of flesh.
What is the relationship between law justice mercy in Merchant of Venice?
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Words that start with the prefix quar?
Quarantine, quarantine, quarry, quarantine, quadragenarian.
What is the religion of Shylock in Merchant of Venice?
He was Jewish. As required by Venetian law, he was conspicuously so.
What was the most effective remedy for the plague?
Quarantine
Where can you see a gondola?
Venice. Venice.
When was Quarantine released?
Quarantine was released on 10/10/2008.
What was the Production Budget for Quarantine?
The Production Budget for Quarantine was $12,000,000.
What the main comparisons between The Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Merchant of Venice?
Both have the theme of law vs. justice.
What is the duration of Quarantine film?
The duration of Quarantine - film - is 1.48 hours.
Where is the Venice Branch in Venice located?
The address of the Venice Branch is: 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice, 90291 3440
