Ancient Greek Theatre Quiz 2

Theatre originated in which city of Greece?

• Sparta

• Olympia

• Athens

• Corinth

What kind of religious culture did the Greeks follow?

• Monotheistic Religion

• Polytheistic Religion

• Atheism

• Agnosticism

Which God did the Greeks have an annual spring festival for?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Athena

• Dionysus

Why did they give Dionysus praise in a festival?

• For victory in war

• For provided essentials

• For artistic inspiration

• For good harvest

How many days would the annual festival for Dionysus last?

• 3 to 4 days

• 5 to 6 days

• 7 to 8 days

• 9 to 10 days

How many plays would dramatists present during the festival?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What were the trilogies presented at the festival?

• Three comedies centered around one theme

• Three satires centered around one theme

• Three tragedies centered around one theme

• Three historical plays centered around one theme

What was the purpose of satire plays in the festival?

• To tell stories of the gods

• To make fun of tragic figures and provided comic relief

• To honor heroic figures

• To teach moral lessons

What type of Greek plays were known for being serious with a moral lesson?

• Comedies

• Dithyrambs

• Tragedies

• Melodramas

A Dithyramb is a very passionate ______.

• Angry

• Joyful

• Sad

• Speech, poem, or other writing