Oedipus

Where the audience sits

• theatron

• skene

• orchestra

• parados

Where our word theater comes from

• theatron

• skene

• orchestra

• parados

A small building behind the stage

• episode
• prologue
• exodus
• skene

Who is the author of "Oedipus the King"?

• Aeschylus
• Sophocles
• Euripides
• Dionysus

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The Greeks held drama competitions to worship which god/dess?

• Dionysus
• Apollo
• Aphrodite
• Hera

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This was the most important part of the costume in Ancient Greek theater.

• Tunic
• Wig
• Mask
• Shoes

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When does the festival take place?

• December

• Vernal Equinox

• Labor Day

• In March or beginning of April

True or False: Ancient Greeks relied heavily on prophecy and believed oracles could predict the future. 

• True
• False

Who was the first actor?

• Alexander
• Peisistratus
• Thespis

TRUE OR FALSE! Women were allowed on stage.

• True
• False

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