In the merchant of venice act 2 scene 1:

Question

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?

Answer 1

Moors were North African Muslims.

Answer 2

http://www.grin.com/en/e-book/54071/the-moor-in-elizabethan-england-exoticism-in-othello