The History of drama

First Plays were created out of

• Mythological Stories

• The Bible

• The Historical Events of the time

What was a Mystery Play?

• A play which revealed the mystery of God's words

• A play which revealed the political mysteries of the time

• A play about a mysterious character

Miracle Plays dealt with the lives of the __________ of the church

What was used in the streets to create a scene?

• Natural elements

• Moving carts

• Everyday objects

What was a Pageant?

• A member of the lowest social classes

• A person working in agriculture

• A movable cart

By the 13th century different ______ were asked to be responsible for acting out different parts of a cycle.

What was a Morality Play?

• A Play centred on values such as faith, truth, charity and good deeds

• A novel centred on values such as faith, truth, charity and good deeds

• A painting which portrayed values such as faith, truth, charity and good deeds

The Morality Plays were _______ stories in which the characters battled for the control of the soul.

Could the spectators interact with the characters?

• Yes

• No

• Only members of the clergy

What were the consequences of the prohibition of morality plays during the 15th century?

• Theatre performances were abolished

• Theatre performances were allowed only in theatres within cities

• Theatre performances were allowed only in theatres outside cities