Greek Theatre Knowledge Check

Fill in the blank: THEATER refers to the ______ where the art is performed.

• act

• space

• script

• audience

Fill in the blank: THEATRE is the act of ______ the art.

• A) watching

• B) doing

• C) writing

• D) ignoring

The festivals for Dionysus (theatre performances) were primarily for which group of citizens?

• Farmers

• Soldiers

• Luxurious and wealthy citizens

• Scholars

Fill in the blank: The Greeks believed they invented ______.

• Drama/Theatre

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

• Astronomy

Fill in the blank: Masks have been used for centuries in many theatrical practices to convey ________.

• wealth

• emotions

• social status

• political messages

Who is considered the first actor in Greek theatre?

• Aristotle

• Thespis

• Sophocles

• Euripides

Dionysis was the Greek god of

• Theatre

• Dance

• Song

• All of these

What is Thespis known for? (Select ALL that apply)

• Mask

• Stepping out of the chorus and being the first "lone actor"

• Theatre artists being called Thespians

Which statement is true about Greek masks?

• They were used to hide emotions

• They were used to express specific characters

• They were used to improve lighting

• They were used to enhance sound.

True or False: Did the Greeks invent theatre?

• True

• False