Greek Theatre Quiz

According to Dr. Richard Rutherford, when was tragedy a relatively new invention?

• Fifth century BC

• Fourth century BC

• Sixth century BC

• Seventh century BC

What were the hymns called that were central to the worship of Dionysus?

• Dithyrambs

• Odes

• Psalms

• Hymns

Who is considered the first actor in Greek theatre?

• Thespis

• Aeschylus

• Sophocles

• Euripides

What did Aeschylus add to Greek theatre that increased opportunities for conflicts between characters?

• A second actor

• A chorus

• Masks

• A new stage

How many people could the large open-air theatres in ancient Greece hold?

• Approximately 14,000

• Approximately 2,143

• Approximately 10,000

• Approximately 20,000

What did actors in Greek tragedies wear?

• Masks

• Costumes

• Makeup

• Jewelry

To which god was the City of Dionysus festival dedicated?

• Dionysus

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hermes

When was the City of Dionysus festival held?

• During the spring harvest

• During the winter solstice

• During the summer solstice

• During the autumn harvest

What was taken out of the city on the day before the City of Dionysus festival?

• The cult statue of the god

• The masks of the actors

• The costumes of the actors

• The scripts of the plays

What did the first day of the City of Dionysus festival feature?

• A major procession

• A series of plays

• A musical concert

• A dance performance