Medieval Drama Review

What ushered in the Dark Ages?

Who became the only stable government during the Dark Ages?

• The Roman Empire

• The Church

• The Guilds

• The Monarchy

Place the roles of the feudal system in order of 1 - is the highest in the system and 5 - is the lowest in the system.

• Monarch / King

• Lord

• Serf / Peasant

• The Church

• Knight

How did the Church perceive entertainment

• The Church believed entertainment was a divine gift to enhance worship.
• The Church viewed entertainment as sinful and distracting from God.

• The Church viewed entertainment as essential for spiritual growth.

• The Church embraced entertainment as a way to connect with the community.

Where did drama begin to emerge again during the Dark Ages? Why was this ironic?

What is Liturgical Drama?

• Performances during church services

• Secular plays

• Political speeches

• Musical concerts

What is Quem Quaeritis?

• Form of Liturgical Drama

• Political messages

• Morality Play

• Phrase "Whom do you seek?"

What Guild would be in charge of the Mystery play about Noah's Ark?

• Blacksmiths

• Shepherds

• Goldsmiths

• Shipbuilders

What form of plays did Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim write about?

• War stories

• Closet dramas

• Science fiction

• Historical novels

What were Miracle Plays about?

• Bible Stories

• Lives of Saints

• Allegorical concepts leading toward Salvation