Exploring the Roots of Theatre

Who was NOT one of the three most famous Greek tragedians?

• Sophocles

• Shakespeare

• Euripides

• Aeschylus

Which god was honored in Greek theatre festivals?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Dionysus

• Hermes

What was the main purpose of the chorus in Greek theatre?

• Provide comic relief

• Narrate & comment

• Act as the main characters

• Build the sets

Who were two famous Roman comedic playwrights?

• Plautus and Terence

• Sophocles and Seneca

• Euripides and Aeschylus

• Marlowe and Jonson

Mystery plays in Medieval drama told stories from which source?

• History of Rome

• Greek mythology

• The Bible

• Fables

What is a morality play?

• A comedy

• A play teaching right & wrong

• A Roman tragedy

• An Elizabethan play

Who was the most famous playwright of the Elizabethan era?

• Christopher Marlowe

• William Shakespeare

• Ben Jonson

• Thomas Kyd

What theatre was built in London for Shakespeare’s plays?

• The Rose

• The Globe

• The Colosseum

• The Arena

Noh theatre is best known for which of the following features?

• Elaborate dance

• Masks & slow movement

• Comedy

• Realism

Kabuki theatre is characterized by:

• Naturalism

• Silent acting

• Bold costumes & mie poses

• Shadow puppets