In the merchant of venice act 2 scene 1:
Look at the language he uses in ll.1-12 and 22-38. How does the imagery in his speech reflect the Elizabethan perception of Moors?
What the heck does that mean? What is Moors?
2 answers
Moors were North African Muslims.
http://www.grin.com/en/e-book/54071/the-moor-in-elizabethan-england-exoticism-in-othello