ENG9-3Q-HISTORY OF DRAMA

What is the purpose of drama?

• To show actions on stage

• To present human faults

• To be performed on stage

• To mirror life on stage

What is the meaning of the word "dran"?

• to do

• to act

• to play

• to perform

What refers to "the imitation of life"?

• mime

• mimetic

• mimesis

• mimic

Who is considered the very first actor?

• Thespian

• Thespis

• Chorus

• Corian

According to the Greeks, to whom do they offer dramatic performances?

• Dionysus

• Demeter

• Zeus

• Persephone

What do you call the theatre of ancient Greece?

• Amphitheatre

• Collesium

• Arena

• Proscenium

From what ancient era does the word "play" referring to theatrical presentations as recreation originate?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Medieval

• Renaissance

During this era, religion became the main theme of theatrical performances.

• Greeks

• Romans

• Medieval

• Renaissance

Vernacular dramas became popular during this period.

• Greeks

• Romans

• Medieval

• Renaissance

This is where vernacular dramas were presented.

• Amphitheatre

• Globe stage

• Stage wagons

• Open stage