Western Theatre Quiz

Where did Western theatre, as we know it, begin?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient China

What Greek God was honored in early festivals that gave way to theatre?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Dionysus

• Hermes

Who was the first actor?

• Thespis

• Sophocles

• Euripides

• Aeschylus

Where did most early theatre performances take place?

• Indoors in Palaces

• Outdoors in Amphitheatres

• In City Squares

• In Private Homes

Were Greek plays mostly comedies or tragedies?

• Comedies

• Tragedies

• Dramas

• Musicals

According to the Greeks, what was the benefit of feeling intense emotions like sadness and despair?

• It was good for physical health.

• It was good for mental health.

• It increased wealth.

• It improved social status.

What did the Greeks believe suffering produced?

• Happiness

• Wealth

• Wisdom

• Strength

What was the most important costume piece in early Greek theatre?

• The Mask

• The Robe

• The Sandals

• The Crown

What is a Greek Chorus?

• A solo performer on stage

• A group of people on stage speaking or singing in unison during a performance

• A musical instrument used in Greek theatre

• A type of dance in Greek culture

How was a Greek Chorus used in Greek theatre?

• To provide narration to the story

• To perform solo acts

• To play musical instruments

• To dance during the performance