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Greek theatre and choral work

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In roughly which year did Greek Theatre originate?

a)

Approx. 1000 BC

b)

Approx. 550 BC

c)

Approx. 30 AD

d)

Approx. 600 AD

2.

The actors were all...

a)

Women

b)

Slaves

c)

Men

3.

The performances took place outside in a semi-circular venue called a...

a)

Proscenium

b)

Auditorium

c)

Amphitheatre

d)

Stage

4.

Which of the following is NOT a famous Greek playwright?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Aeschylus

c)

Euripides

d)

Sophocles

5.

What did the actors wear when performing?

a)

A mask

b)

A hat

c)

A pair of trousers

d)

A necklace

6.

A chorus might choose to speak together and at the same time. What do we call this?

a)

Speaking in unison

b)

Speaking in tongues

c)

Speaking ill of the dead

d)

Speaking nonsense

7.

A movement typically made with your hand and that communicates meaning is known as a...

a)

Jester

b)

Indicator

c)

Gesture

d)

Signal

8.

Which of these is NOT a vocal skill used by actors in performance?

a)

Volume

b)

Pitch

c)

Pace

d)

Posture

9.

Which of the following best describes CHORAL MOVEMENT?

a)

A dance taught by a teacher

b)

A section of a piece of music

c)

Rehearsed movement performed by a group of performers

d)

Using blocks in performance

10.

A group of performers would often help to tell the story, add spectacle and present the reaction of the community. This group is known as the...

a)

Throng

b)

Chorus

c)

Society

d)

Forum