When was The Merchant of Venice written?

MCQs on context in William ShakespeareThe Merchant of Venice.
Keep in mind: Setting and context bear many similarities, although context means the environment in which a text is written and a text’s setting is one key aspect of its fictional context. Social issues, geographical location and political events together create the context of any particular text.  Authors often respond to contemporary or recent issues in a work of fiction. Personal views also shape the text to an extent and are therefore a component of a work’s context.