Ch13: Roman Theater

Multiple Choice

What was the term for the semi-circular seating area, used by ordinary playgoers?

• cavea

• orchestra

• scaena

• scaenae frons

Multiple Choice

What was the term for the horseshoe-shaped seating area for important officials?

• cavea

• orchestra

• scaena

• scaenae frons

Multiple Choice

What was the term for the stage?

• cavea

• orchestra

• scaena

• scaenae frons

Multiple Choice

What was the term for the building decorated with columns and used as a backdrop?

• cavea

• orchestra

• scaena

• scaenae frons

Multiple Choice

How many spectators could the large, open-air theater in Pompeii hold?

A theater in Arelate, would be about the same.

• 2,500

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• Spectators were charged a small fee to attend.

• Plays lasted all day.

• Spectators entered through the scaenae frons.

• Plays generally involved new and exciting characters.