Greek Drama

Greek drama began as part of a festival to celebrate this Greek god.

• Diancolyis

• Dionysus
• Diannisiss

• Diana

Which of the following is true of Greek Drama

• it had a lasting effect throughout the ages

• only for upper citizens

• not important to the culture

• celebrated Zeus

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

• Tunic
• Wig
• Mask
• Shoes

Why did the citizens attend plays?

• To hear about social issues

• To experience a religious ritual

• For competition and entertainment

• All of the above

This was a group of 2-50 young men who would sing, chant, dance, and speak in unison directly to the audience.

• Choir

• Chorus

• Thespians

This was the type of theater in which Greek plays were shown.

• Parabos

• Amphitheater

• Renaissance Theater

• Orchestra

Which is a signature mark of a tragedy?

• It ends in a wedding

• It ends in disaster for the main character

• It ends with a comical situation

What four things did costumes express for a character in a Greek play?

• Gender, Social Status, Class, Temperament

• Gender, Age, Social Status, Class

• Temperament, Gender, Age, Class

• Occupation, Temperament, Social Status, Gender

What century did Greek Theater begin?

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

Where did Greek Theater begin?

• Dionysis, Greece

• Dithyrambs, Greece

• Athens, Greece