Ancient Greek Theater

What Greek god were the original festivals where songs were performed in honor of?

• Poisidon

• Zeus

• Dionysus

• Hermes

What were those songs called?

• Festivus

• Ekkyklama

• Dithyrambs

Why did the ruler Pesistratus start holding the festivals? In addition to plays, what else happened at these festivals?

What city was the center of the festivals?

Who was the "first actor" (the guy who stepped out from the chorus and spoke as a character)?

• Euripedes

• Pesistratus

• Oedipus

• Thespis

Name one of the parts of a Greek theater, explain it's purpose and construction.