Aeschylus and Sophocles

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Who was the first famous tragic playwright?

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Aeschylus

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What did Aeschylus create from the songs of Dithyramb?

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Tragedy

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What are some inventions by Aeschylus that improved Greek theater?

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Ekkyklema and Deus ex Machina

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How many actors did Aeschylus use in his plays?

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Two

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How many plays did Aeschylus write and how many survived?

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He wrote over ninety plays, but only seven survived.

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What themes were seen in Aeschylus' plays?

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Patriotism, Greek heroes, and The Persian War

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What was Aeschylus' first play and when was it written?

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The Suppliant Women in 490 BCE

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How many people were in the chorus of The Suppliant Women?

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150 people

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How many City Dionysia did Aeschylus win?

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Thirteen

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Which famous playwright was influenced by Aeschylus?

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Sophocles