Theatre Through The Ages

Why do we know so little about primitive tribes?

What did primitive people use for costumes?

• Flowers and tree branches

• Face Paint

• Masks

• Skin of animals

Why did primitive tribes begin acting out a hunt before it occurred?

• They thought it would bring magic and good luck

• As a way to document their hunts

• They thought it was fun

• To try and bring more animals to their area

What were people who oversaw rituals called?

• Leader

• Shamans

• Healer

• Witch Doctor

What god did Greek theater originally celebrate?

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Poseidon

• Dionysus

How many people attended the yearly festivals honoring Dionysus?

• 1,500

• 15,000

• 150,000

• 15,000,000

Who is known as the first actor?

• Thespis

• Athena

• Achilles

• Apollo

What type of play made fun of Greek legends?

• Drama

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Satyr

What is the period following the fall of the Roman Empire known as?

• Greek Ages

• Middle Ages

• Reneissance

• The Dust Bowl

In what institution was theater reborn?

• Church

• School

• Bank