What are the two main sources of our knowledge about ancient Greek theatre?

Understanding Ancient Greek Theatre

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Texts and archaeological remains
Texts and modern interpretations
Archaeological remains and modern plays
Modern plays and historical novels
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Festival of Dionysus compared to in the video?
The World Cup, the Super Bowl, and the Renaissance Fair
The Renaissance Fair, the Super Bowl, and the World Cup
The Olympics, the World Cup, and the Super Bowl
The Olympics, the Super Bowl, and the Obama Gown Mystery Plays
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT a type of play performed in ancient Greek theatre?
Satire
Comedy
Musical
Tragedy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the three notable tragedians mentioned in the video?
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides
Aristophanes, Sophocles, and Euripides
Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes
Aeschylus, Aristophanes, and Euripides
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of masks in Greek theatre?
To enhance the sound of their voices
To scare the audience
To allow actors to change characters
To hide the actors' identities
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many performers were responsible for all the speaking roles in Greek theatre?
Five
Three
Four
Two
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the fundamental roles of the chorus in Greek drama?
To narrate the story
To represent the perspective of the community
To entertain the audience with songs and dances
To provide comic relief
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