Greece, Delphi Greek Theatre

The transcript discusses the City Dionysia festival in Athens, which honored Dionysus and was central to the development of Greek drama, including tragedy, comedy, and satire. The ancient theatre at Delphi, built in the 4th century BC, underwent several remodels and was used for various performances and contests. It could accommodate 4500 spectators and featured unique architectural elements. The theatre saw alterations during Nero's visit and was used for the Pithian Games. It was abandoned in late antiquity but restored in the 20th century for the Delphic Festival. Recent restorations addressed stability issues due to landslides.

Which festival in Athens was dedicated to honoring Dionysus and featured dramatic performances?

• Eleusinian Mysteries

• Panathenaic Festival

• City Dionysia

• Olympic Games

What were the three dramatic genres that emerged in ancient Athens?

• Tragedy, Epic, Comedy

• Tragedy, Comedy, Satire

• Epic, Lyric, Drama

• Satire, Epic, Lyric

Where was the ancient theatre at Delphi located in relation to the Temple of Apollo?

• Next to the Fountain Casultis

• At the base of the hill

• On the opposite side of the valley

• Further up the hill

What significant changes were made to the Delphi theatre during Emperor Nero's visit?

• The orchestra was expanded

• A new roof was added

• The proscenium was replaced by a low pedestal

• The seating capacity was doubled

In which century did the Delphi theatre host performances during the Delphic Festival?

• 21st century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century