WorksheetsTheatre History
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the word theatre mean?
a place for seeing
a place for acting
a place for entertainment
a place for enjoying
What does true theatre require?
actors
scripts
audience
tickets
When did theatre begin?
6oo BC
32 BC
1492 AD
1676 AD
Who was Thespis?
the first director of a play
the first actor in theatre
the first audience member in a theatre
the first ticket taker in a theatre
What type of play did the Greeks most admire?
comedy
tragedy
musical
romance
While the Greeks prefered tragedies, the Romans preferred __________
comedy
romance
musical
horror
Who was responsible for closing all Roman theatres?
The French
The Italians
The Christians
The Muslims
What was the type of theatre popular from 1300-the 1600s?
Ancient
Medieval
Roman
Renaissance
When were women able to act?
during Ancient theatre
during Medieval theatre
During Renaissance theatre
During Roman theatre
Who is associated with Lord Chamberlain's Men?
William Shakespeare
William the Conqueror
William the Great
William of Sussex
What was the name of the theatre in London where Shakespeare performed?
The Planet
The Sun
The Moon
The Globe
Why did Christians not allow theatre in Europe during the middle ages?
It was too violent
It was too sinful
It was too expensive
It was too sexist
What was a ministrel?
a ticket taker
a director
a writer
a traveling actor
Who were the actors for Roman theatre?
boys
peasants
slaves
children
What did Thespis introduce to Greek theatre?
tickets
memorization of lines
improve
masks
