Quiz on Elements of Greek Theatre

In which century did Greek Theatre start?

• 6th century BCE

• 5th century BCE

• 7th century BCE

• 4th century BCE

Who was the god associated with the festivals that Greek Theatre originated from?

• Zeus

• Dionysus

• Apollo

• Hades

Which playwright is NOT mentioned as famous for their works in Greek Theatre?

• Sophocles

• Aeschylus

• Aristophanes

• Euripides

What was the role of the chorus in early Greek plays?

• To sing only

• To provide narration and commentary

• To act as the main character

• To perform stunts

What did actors wear to depict different characters?

• Costumes

• Masks

• Makeup

• Props

Where were Greek plays typically performed?

• In large, open-air amphitheaters

• In schools

• In homes

• In small theaters

What did actors need to do to convey the story to a large audience?

• Use microphones

• Project their voices

• Use written scripts

• Speak softly

What type of body language did actors use in Greek Theatre?

• Subtle body language

• Melo-dramatic body language

• No body language

• Only hand gestures

What was a key feature of the amphitheaters used in Greek Theatre?

• They had modern sound equipment

• They were large and open-air

• They were indoors

• They were small and closed

What did actors have to adapt to when performing outdoors?

• Their costumes

• Their voices and movements

• The lighting

• The audience size