Theatre History

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What does the word theatre mean?

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a place for seeing

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What does true theatre require? Options: actors, scripts, audience, tickets

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audience

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When did theatre begin?

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600 BC

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Who was Thespis?

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the first actor in theatre

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What type of play did the Greeks most admire?

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tragedy

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While the Greeks preferred tragedies, the Romans preferred __________

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comedy

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Who was responsible for closing all Roman theatres?

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The Christians

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What was the type of theatre popular from 1300-the 1600s? Options: Ancient, Medieval, Roman, Renaissance

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Renaissance

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When were women able to act?

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During Renaissance theatre

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Who is associated with Lord Chamberlain's Men?

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William Shakespeare