Greek/Voice Theatre Quiz

What is the Theatron in Greek Theatre? (2)

• The place where the audience sat

• The stage area

• The Seeing Place

• The building behind the dancing space

Who was the first person to step from the Chorus to become the first actor?

• Amphitheatre

• Deus ex Machina

• Thespis

• Dionysus

What is the main theme of a Greek Tragedy?

• A story of triumph and victory

• A story of a hero destined for a downfall

• A story of love and happiness

• A story of comedy and laughter

What is the meaning of Deus ex Machina in Greek Theatre?

• God of the Machine

• The place where the audience sat

• The building behind the dancing space

• God of Nature

What is the purpose of the Greek Chorus in Greek Theatre? (3)

• To react the way the audience should

• To worship Dionysus

• To make commentary on the action and themes

• To help narrate the story

• To tour Athens singing for money

What is an Amphitheatre?

• The stage area

• The place where the audience sat

• An outdoor theater built into the side of a hill

• The building behind the dancing space

What is the Orchestra in Greek Theatre?

• The circular stage area

• The group of actors

• The place where the audience sat

• The dancing space

What is the meaning of Dithyrambs in Greek Theatre?

• The stage area

• The building behind the dancing space

• The place where the audience sat

• Dances to worship Dionysus

What area is show in red? Also known as the "dancing place".

• Orchestra
• Parados
• Skene
• Theatron

Type of comedy that accompanied a trilogy of tragedies at the City of Dionysia. From this, we get the word "satire", usually included characters that were Greek Demigods, half goat and half man. 

• Satire
• Satyr Play
• Dionysia
• Comedy