Medieval Theatre

MEDIEVAL: The most famous Morality play is called ________.

• The Second Shepherd's play

• Everyman

• Passion Play

• Miracle Play

MEDIEVAL: Which of the following is NOT an attribute of Pageant Wagons/Cycle Plays?

• Teach illiterate parishioners about the Gospel

• Travel from town to town

• Created by Trade Guilds

• Written by Greek & Roman Playwrights

• Performed Outside

MEDIEVAL: What time period did the Medieval Age last?

• 450 AD - 1450 AD

• 300 BC - 300 AD

• 300 AD - 1300 AD

• All of the Above

MEDIEVAL: The fall of what Empire sparked the Middle Ages?

• Roman

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Chinese

MEDIEVAL: Which feature of Christmas is a Pagan tradition (not Christian)?

• Decorating a Tree

• Nativity Scenes

• Giving Gifts

• Celebration of Christ

MEDIEVAL: Which of the following were NOT part of traveling theatre groups during the Medieval Period?

• Jugglers

• Puppeteers

• Mimes

• Priests

MEDIEVAL: Who was responsible for the rebirth of Theatre during the Medieval Period?

• Roman Catholic Church

• The King of England

• Small Theatre Groups

• All of the Above

MEDIEVAL: Who performed in the plays for churches?

• Nuns

• Priests

• Choirboys

• All of the Above

MEDIEVAL: Which plays described the lives of Saints?

• Morality

• Miracle

• Passion

• Nativity

MEDIEVAL: What did traveling Theatre groups (Guilds) perform on?

• Large Stages

• Pageant Wagons

• Courts

• Amphitheaters