Roman Theatre

Who was Mike Rugnetta referring to when mentioning the dissemination of the Greek theatrical tradition?

• Alexander the Great

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Sophocles

What unique form of entertainment is mentioned as being original to Rome?

• Chariot races

• Olympic games

• Greek tragedies

• Gladiator battles

Which period is known for allowing the revival of old plays due to a lack of new tragedians?

• The Golden Age of Athens

• Post-Peloponnesian War Athens

• Roman Empire

• Middle Comedy period

What genre of comedy is associated with Menander?

• Old Comedy

• New Comedy

• Atellan farce

• Middle Comedy

What was a significant change in the comedy style during the Middle Comedy period?

• Introduction of gods and goddesses

• More lewd and obscene content

• Generalization of characters and reduction of chorus size

• Use of elaborate costumes

According to Livy, what was the first stage in the evolution of Roman theater?

• Medleys of dances to flute music

• Obscene improvisational verse

• Dances to flute music

• Comedies with storylines and song

Which form of Roman comedy was directly influenced by Greek New Comedy?

• Fabula praetexta

• Atellan farce

• Fabula saturae

• Fabula palliata

What was the primary reason for the low status of actors in Rome?

• Lack of original content

• Competition with other forms of entertainment

• Perceived as not a respectable profession

• Association with slavery

When was drama formally added to the Ludi Romani festival?

• 323 BCE

• 27 BCE

• 55 BCE

• 240 BCE

What was a major difference between Greek and Roman theaters in terms of structure?

• Greek theaters were larger

• The scaena was joined with the walls of the auditorium in Roman theaters

• Greek theaters used temporary wooden structures

• Roman theaters included a temple