Theatre History Review

Greek Performances were held outside in ______________.

• pageant wagons.

• a proscenium theatre.

• large amphitheatres.

• a small forest.

During this time period the Catholic Church used theatre as a way of telling stories from the bible to people who couldn't read.

• The Middle Ages

• Greek Ingenuity

• Renaissance

• Elizabethan Theatre

The name of Shakespeare's famous theatre is called __________.

• Stage in the Round.

• The Globe.

• Hamlet.

• Othello.

Moliere is...

• A famous playwright known for his tragedies

• A famous playwright known for his comedies

• A wise old man known for his plays.

• Famous for his play analysis.

During festivals in Greek theatre,  who did religious rites pay honor/homage to?

• Sophocles

• Dionysus

• Aristotle

• Euripides

Who was known as the first actor?

• Dionysus

• William Shakespeare

• Zeus

• Thespis

What does RENAISSANCE mean?

• Death

• Living

• Rebirth

• None of the above

What was the Renaissance called in England?

• Neoclassicism

• Elizabethan

• Commedia dell’arte

• None of the above

Were women allowed to act in Greek theatre?

• Yes

• No

What did Greek actors wear to show different characters?

• Costumes

• Wigs

• Masks