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WorksheetsRoman and Medieval Theatre
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 11mins
The Romans gave us what construction material that allowed them to build free standing theaters instead of carving them into the sides of hills?
Sand
Concrete
Drywall
Insulation Foam
What form of government did the Romans introduce?
Democracy
Dictatorship
Republic
Monarchy
True or False: The Romans had violence on stage.
(a)
This Roman translated and adapted many Greek plays into Latin and added "Roman Allusion" to them.
Plautus
Terrence
Seneca
Andronicus
True or False: The Romans preferred comedy over drama.
(a)
ALL of this Roman's comedies where based on Greek works.
Plautus
Terrence
Seneca
Andronicus
This Roman playwright wrote his way to freedom and known for his elegant language.
Plautus
Terrence
Seneca
Andronicus
This Roman is the only tragic playwright whose works are still with us.
Plautus
Terrence
Seneca
Andronicus
True or False: Rome was an Empire and then a Republic.
(a)
Naumachiae are what type of entertainment?
Animal Hunts
Gladiators
Chariot Races
Sea Battles
True or False: Entry to the games was free for Roman Citizens.
(a)
Romans were most interested in watching...
Bloodshed
Gladiatorial Technique
Hot Dudes
The person in charge of the games was called...
Emperor
Patron
Editor
Which meant that the gladiator would live?
Thumbs Up
Thumbs Down
For most of the Roman time period, it was ____ to be Christian.
Legal
Illegal
Drama flourished under the ______, but declined under the _____.
Empire, Republic
Republic, Empire
Which of these is NOT an influence on Roman Theatre?
Etruscan Influences
Greek Drama
Commedia dell'Arte
Atellan Farces
Check all of the items that were available in a Roman theater.
Trap Doors
Cannons
Awnings over the audience
Cooling System
Fly Rail
This famous structure is where the chariot races were.
Circus Maximus
Amphitheater
Coliseum
Roman performers were called...
Actors
Histriones
Thespians
Bards
After Rome fell, the Church banned Theatre because...
It was more popular than church
It was too expensive to keep doing
They believed it was immoral
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of plays from the Medieval period?
Miracle Plays
Mystery Plays
Morality Plays
Jesus Plays
The last of these plays that is still produced is called...
Oedipus Rex
Everyman
Human
The Bible
Pageant wagons were...
Wagons where they would bring snacks.
Traveling sermons with preachers
Plays that were broken up into scenes, with each scene on different floats.
True or False: Characters in Morality Plays are personifications of the vices and virtues.
(a)
