Understanding Ancient Greek Theatre

Understanding Ancient Greek Theatre

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

Used 7+ times

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The video explores ancient Greek theatre, focusing on its sources, the Festival of Dionysus, types of drama, theatre structure, and the roles of masks and chorus. It highlights the political and cultural significance of Greek theatre, its competitive nature, and its influence on modern storytelling.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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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