WorksheetsIntroduction to Greek Theatre
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
The festival of the City Dionysia happened during what months?
March/April
April/ May
May/ June
November/ December
What did the playwrights and the sponsor compete for during the City Dionysia?
Money
Chocolate
Pride
Glory
Who specially selected the winning play?
A jury of specially selected people that would vote on the best plays
The ruler of Athens at the time would choose the winner
A collection of random audience members who saw all the plays
Playwrights would vote on each others plays to determine the winner
What were the three types of drama in Ancient Greece?
Select all that apply.
Satyr
Comedy
Tragedy
Romantic
Why did the Greek actors wear elaborate masks?
(Choose 2)
Because it was a religious festival and the masks were a way to celebrate and worship Dionysus
Because it was a religious festival and people thought the actors' faces were ugly
Because it was a way for the actors to change character
Because the actors needed the masks to ensure their fans could recognize them
How many performers spoke/acted in Greek theatre?
3
6
9
24
What were the two purposes of the chorus?
(choose 2)
They were entertaining with their song and dance
They were a way for the audience to better understand the play
The chorus would give the audience lines to memorize
They would provide scenes for the actors to perform
All actors wore
heavy makeup
sandals
short robes
masks
The ______________ is the last episode in the play. It is followed by a final speech addressed directly to the audience by the chorus.
parodos
exodos
ode
scene
Where did the Greeks build their theatres?
on hillsides
in the desert
on the mountain tops
beside the sea
Female roles in Greek theatre were always played by women.
False
True
What was the name for the crane which allowed actors to 'fly' in the air if they were playing gods?
mechane
ekkyklema
parodos
skene
What was the Greek word for the dancing circle in a Greek theatre?
choregos
trireme
orchestra
skene
