FINAL ARTS QUIZ 9

1.The ancient Greeks believed that theater was a form of worship and offered it to the gods as a tribute.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Greek Theater was exclusively a male affair and women were not allowed to perform.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The first Greek tragedies were performed in honor of the god Dionysus.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Greek Theater was performed outdoors in amphitheaters.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Greek actors wore masks to indicate the character they were playing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Greek Theater was primarily a form of entertainment and had no political or social significance.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The playwrights in ancient Greece were considered to be of lower social status than actors.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Greek Theater was heavily influenced by the mythology and religion of ancient Greece.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Ancient Greeks believed that theater had the power to evoke emotions and bring about catharsis.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The plays of Aristophanes were serious and dramatic in nature.

• TRUE

• FALSE