Ancient Greek Theatre Quiz

What are the two main ways in which we know about ancient Greek theatre?

• Through modern texts and archaeological remains

• Through ancient texts and ancient sources

• Through ancient texts and modern sources

• Through archaeological remains and ancient sources

How many texts of Greek tragedies do we have?

• 20

• 35

• 25

• 30

What was the festival of Dionysus and when did it happen annually?

• A religious festival in December

• A theatrical festival in March or April

• A cultural festival in August

• A musical festival in May

How did the ancient Greeks determine the winner of the festival of Dionysus?

• By the playwright's popularity

• By audience applause

• By a specially selected jury

• By the number of tickets sold

Which of the following is not one of the three types of drama in ancient Greece?

• Epic

• Comedy

• Satire

• Tragedy

Who were the three classical Greek tragedians?

• Aristophanes, Aeschylus, Sophocles

• Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides

• Aristophanes, Sophocles, Euripides

• Aristophanes, Aeschylus, Euripides

What was the traditional layout of the ancient Greek theater?

• Circular with no tiered seating

• Indoor with no tiered seating

• Rectangular with tiered seating

• Open air with tiered seating in a semi-circular shape

Why did the ancient Greek actors wear masks?

• To imitate animals

• To look more intimidating

• To hide their identity

• As a religious ritual

What was the role of the ancient Greek chorus in the theater?

• To represent the perspective of the community

• To provide musical entertainment

• To perform comedy sketches

• To compete with the actors

What is the significance of traditional Greek theater in the history of drama?

• It has no significance in modern storytelling

• It is the origin of political theater

• It is the origin of stand-up comedy

• It is the birthplace of modern musicals