Turkish Shadow Puppets Karagoz and Hacivat nonwestern theatre

What are the names of the two characters in the shadow theater play?

• Karagöz and Hacivat

• Ali and Mehmet

• Ahmet and Hasan

• Sultan and Pasha

During which time period was shadow theater a popular form of entertainment in the Ottoman Empire?

• 10th-12th centuries

• 15th-17th centuries

• 17th-19th centuries

• 20th-21st centuries

Where were the plays widely performed between the 17th and 19th centuries?

• Coffee shops, gardens, and private houses

• Libraries

• Stadiums

• Movie theaters

How many artists continue the tradition of shadow theater in Turkey today?

• 25

• 10

• 50

• 100

What are the puppets usually made up of?

• Metal

• Cow or camel skin

• Plastic

• Wood

What is the main material used to paint the skin of the puppets?

• Indian ink

• Acrylic paint

• Oil paint

• Watercolor paint

What is the main method used to put the pieces of the puppets together?

• Tape

• Ropes

• Staples

• Glue

What is the legend behind the origin of the shadow theater characters?

• They were construction workers in Bursa

• They were famous rulers

• They were legendary warriors

• They were poets

What is the purpose of updating the topics, jokes, and accents in shadow theater?

• To keep it relevant and up-to-date

• To make it less entertaining

• To make it more expensive

• To make it more traditional

What is the main reason for the enduring popularity of the shadow theater characters?

• Their educational value

• Their historical significance

• Their entertainment value

• Their political influence