Exam 4 Review

Which of the following terms refers to the first scripted plays in recorded Indian history, named for the language they were written in?

• Kathakali drama

• Bollywood Plays

• Sanskrit Plays

• Epic Tales

Which of the following terms refer to a kind of Sanskrit play where the stories revolve around middle class characters like soldiers and merchants?

• Prakarana plays

• Kathakali plays

• Sanskrit plays

• Nataka plays

Who wrote the Natya Sastra, a 36 chapter account for how theatre should be presented?

• Kalidasa

• Ramayana

• Bharata Muni

• Lavina Jadhwani

Which form of theatre was very popular in 1980s/1990s India?

• Indian People’s Theatre Association

• Kathakali

• Sanskrit Drama

• Street Theatre

What was the role of Emperor XuanZong in theatre history during the Tang Dynasty?

• He was a well known actor

• He outlaws theatre performances

• He opens a training school for performers

• He does not care for the performing arts

Which of the following is true of Zaju theatre?

• It took place in the south of China

• It had a 4 act play structure

• It only used the bamboo flute

• It had only female actors performing

Scenery and props used in Beijing Opera was very literal, not representative. example- real horses used onstage

• True

• False

Which of the following terms refer to clown roles in Beijing Opera?

• Sheng

• Dan

• Jing

• Chou

Which of the following terms refers to the genre of performance that predated Noh theatre and consisted of Korean field music?

• Sarugaku

• Kyogen

• Dengaku

• Kabuki

1. Who is credited with perfecting Noh theatre and writing over 100 plays?

• Zeami Motokiyo

• Okuni

• Ashikaga Yoshimitsu