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Venice

A northern Italian port city, famous for its canals.

Belmont

Another Italian city near the main port city.

Chests

There were three of these, one made of gold, one made of silver, one made of lead.

Ducats

Italian money of the 12th century.

Usance

The practice of lending money and charging interest for it.

Ring

Portia gives this to Bassanio as a symbol of their love.

Deed

This is the document that Shylock signs agreeing that upon his death, all of his money will go to Lorenzo and Jessica.

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