History of Drama Quiz

What is closely related to the history of drama according to the text?

• The history of music

• The history of dance

• The history of hunting

• The history of painting

What did the first storytellers use to express themselves, as mentioned in the text?

• Written scripts

• Masks

• Musical instruments

• Paintings

According to the text, what did primitive actors use masks to portray?

• Historical figures

• Gods or animals

• Themselves

• Abstract concepts

What is the earliest record of a theatrical performance similar to Western drama, and where did it originate?

• Greece, during the 6th century B.C.

• Egypt, around four thousand years ago

• Rome, during the era of the Republic

• China, in ancient times

What term is used to describe the actors in ancient Greek drama, derived from the name of the first actor according to Greek folklore?

• Choregos

• Thespian

• Dramatist

• Playwright

From what word is the term 'tragedy' derived, and what does it mean?

• 'Tragos', meaning 'goat-song'

• 'Drama', meaning 'action'

• 'Comedia', meaning 'feast play'

• 'Theatron', meaning 'seeing place'

What does the term "deus ex machina" refer to in the context of ancient Greek plays?

• A type of stage used in Greek theaters.

• A plot device involving a god intervening in the play.

• A special type of chorus.

• A mask worn by actors.

Who is considered the father of tragedy according to the text?

• Sophocles

• Euripides

• Aeschylus

• Shakespeare

What is the main theme of the Greek tragedies as discussed in the text?

• The adventures of gods and heroes

• The clash between the will of the gods and human ambitions

• The daily life of ancient Greeks

• The history of Greek theater

What significant contribution did Aeschylus make to Greek theater?

• He wrote over one hundred plays

• He expanded the number of actors and reduced the size of the chorus

• He introduced masks in theater

• He focused solely on the power of gods