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Theatre History Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Theatre has been used throughout history in what ways?

a)

To teach

b)

To comment

c)

To entertain

d)

To punish

2.

Which of the following is an example of how theatre would have been used to teach?

a)

As a way to help people understand the Bible

b)

To learn how to read

c)

To teach about the parts of a stage

3.

Masks were often used in Ancient Civilizations as part of rituals.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The Ancient Greeks used theatre as a part of their religious festivals to honor which god?

a)

Athena

b)

Hades

c)

Dionysus

5.

Why did the Church ban theatre during the Middle Ages?

a)

Because they didn't like the competition?

b)

The Church thought it negatively influenced people.

c)

As a precaution against the Black Plague

6.

The term Renaissance means?

a)

New Life

b)

New Beginning

c)

Rebirth

7.

Most plays and stories during the Renaissance were about:

a)

Cultural ideas

b)

Religious ideas and principles

c)

Everyday people

8.

Commedia Del' Arte was a form of improvisational theatre invented during which period:

a)

The Renaissance

b)

The Middle Ages

c)

Modern Times

9.

During the Renaissance, there were a great many changes because:

a)

The Church finally realized people liked having fun

b)

People became more interested in the arts and sciences

c)

The way of life for people had to be restructured due to the millions that died because of the Black Plague

10.

Shakespeare was popular because:

a)

His stories and characters were interesting

b)

HIs shows were cheap and people could afford it

c)

The Queen gave tax breaks for anyone who watched his shows