Greek Theatre

In what ancient city-state did the genre of tragedy begin to develop?

• Rome

• Athens

• Delphi

• Sparta

Drama in general, and the genre of tragedy in particular, were developed as part of a festival held to honor a particular god. What was this god's name?

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Dionysus

• Zeus

According to ancient Greek tradition, who was the first actor?

• Thespis

• Sophocles

• Aristophanes

• Antigone

This ancient Greek playwright who wrote a series of plays called The Theban Trilogy, which included Oedipus Rex and Antigone.

• Aeschylus

• Euripedes

• Hermes

• Sophocles

What is the word for the release of strong negative emotions brought about by watching a tragedy?

• Turbulence

• Scream

• Exclamation

• Catharsis

A long building that served as a backdrop for the action and a dressing room

• Orchestra

• Skene

• Machine

• Pit

Hillside seating for Greek theatre

• Orchestra

• Stadium

• Theatron

• Seats

The three genres of drama

• Comedy, Drama, Satyr

• Drama, Thriller, Satyr

• Fiction, Legend, Myth

• Comedy, Tragedy, Satyr

Which of the following is NOT a playwright from Greek Theatre

• Euripides

• Aristophanes

• Shakespeare

• Sophocles

Who wrote Greek comedies?

• Aeschylus

• Sophocles

• Aristophanes

• Euripides