I WONDER - Who Invented The Theatre?

The video discusses the significance of Greek plays, performed annually as religious events. It describes the semicircular theatre structure and the all-male cast who used masks to depict various characters. These masks were essential for showing emotions and could be swapped or turned around to reflect changes in a character's mood.

What was the primary purpose of the plays about the God Dionisis?

• To entertain the audience

• To serve as a religious event

• To celebrate the harvest

• To educate the community

Where were Greek plays typically performed?

• In an open field

• In a huge semicircular space

• In a circular arena

• In a rectangular hall

Who were the actors in Greek plays?

• Children

• Only men

• Both men and women

• Only women

What was the purpose of masks in Greek theatre?

• To hide the actor's identity

• To show the character's emotions

• To protect the actors from the sun

• To make the actors look taller

How were some Greek theatre masks designed to adapt to changing emotions?

• They were double-sided to be turned around

• They were painted with different colors

• They were made of flexible material

• They had built-in mechanisms to change expressions