Ancient Greek - Greek Drama Video Quiz

Who is considered the Father of Tragedy?

• Sophocles

• Philocles

• Aeschylus

• Thespis

What did Thespis do that was considered revolutionary in theater?

• Added a second actor

• Introduced the chorus

• Stepped out of the chorus to act alone

• Wrote 'Oedipus Rex'

How many actors did Sophocles use in his play 'Oedipus Rex'?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

What tragic event occurs in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?

• Oedipus kills his father and marries his mother

• Oedipus marries his sister

• Oedipus loses his kingdom

• Oedipus kills his brother

What innovation did Aeschylus bring to the Greek theater?

• Added a third actor

• Introduced the first actor

• Created the first chorus

• Added a second actor

How many people were in each playwright's chorus during the battle of the choruses?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 50

What is the primary setting of the described events?

• Acropolis

• Olympia

• Theatre of Dionysus

• Parthenon

Who unexpectedly won the competition?

• Philocles

• Thespis

• Sophocles

• Aeschylus

What action did Oedipus take after discovering his true parentage?

• He wrote a play

• He rejoiced

• He left the kingdom

• He blinded himself

What does the chorus do in Greek theater?

• Dance only

• Act as the main characters

• Sing only

• Narrate and comment on the action