Greek Theater

Why was the Ancient Greek theater by a hillside? (by Monica A)

• To provide natural acoustics
• Because of religious significance
• For easy access to water
• To be closer to the gods

What significant place was next to the Dionysus Theater? (Monica A)

• The Healing Center

• The Parthenon
• The Agora
• The Temple of Apollo

What is Dionysus the god of? (Monica A)

• God of War
• God of Love
• God of Wine
• God of Wisdom

Who was the oldest of the three tragedy writers? (Andres A)

• Sophocles
• Euripides
• Aeschylus
• Andres A

What was the dancing space for? (Andres A)

• For practicing ballet
• The singers/chorus

• For yoga sessions
• For salsa classes

What were the 3 types of plays? (Genesis D)

• Tragedy, Comedy, Satyr

• Drama, Comedy, Tragedy
• Romance, Tragedy, Comedy
• Comedy, Drama, Romance

What does “soph” mean? (Genesis D)

• A type of plant
• A Greek philosopher
• Wisdom
• A type of animal

Why did the architect, Polyklietos build the theater to face to the west? (Matt C)

• Polykietos built the theater to face the west for the sun to light up the landscape behind the theater.

• To align with the direction of the wind
• Because it was a cultural tradition
• To symbolize the setting of the sun

What did the Greeks considers as a form of medical therapy? (Matt C)

• Music
• Dance
• Sculpture
• Painting

Who was the god that the Epidaurus honored? (Matt C)

• Zeus
• Dionysus

• Apollo
• Asclepius