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Worksheetstheater history
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
When did theatre begin in Greece?
6th century BC
5th century AD
1700
1550
Which of the Greek gods did theatre intend to honor?
Zeus
Apollo
Dionysus
Hermes
In Greek theatre, the name of the group on stage who reacts to the scene the way that the playwright intends for the audience to react
Theatron
Thespis
Chorus
Antigone
To change characters in Greek theatre, they wore...
(a)
The first known actor (In Greek Theatre) was named...
theatron
actor
shakespeare
Select ALL that apply. The Greeks are known for what type of plays, represented by the famous masks?
comedies
tragedies
histories
dramedies
What is the name of the famous theater where Shakespeare's plays were performed?
Globe Theater
Queen's Theater
London Bridge Theater
World Theater
Select ALL that apply. Shakespeare is famous for writing what types of plays?
comedies
tragedies
histories
domestic
What was Shakespeare's greatest contribution to the English language?
new words
new essay writing techniques
grander costumes
new stage directions
What does the word theatre mean?
a place for seeing
a place for acting
a place for entertainment
a place for enjoying
When did theatre begin?
6oo BCE
32 BCE
1492 CE
1676 CE
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
While the Greeks prefered tragedies, the Romans preferred __________
comedy
romance
musical
horror
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 the main purpose of medieval European theater?
To teach the story of Christ
To capture a moment of beauty
To make the audience think
To make money
What acting space was used in Classical Greece?
three story round or octagonal buildings around open courtyards with thrust stages
multiple stages in churches
proscenium stages
Amphitheaters - outdoors, on a hillside, made or marble
Which morality play was written anonymously in medieval Europe and features allegorical characters?
Hagaromo
Phedre
Everyman
Doctor Faustus
What is the name of the part of theatre circled in red?
skene
orchestra
periaktoi
koilon
The ______________________ was a group of 15 actors that acted as one character.
chorus
orchestra
ensemble
protagonist
Greek actors were
Only women
Only men
Both men and women
Name the 3 types of Greek plays
Tragedy, Comedy, Satyr
Horror, Comedy, Informational
Comedy, Religious, Traditional
Comedy, Romance,Tragedy
Roman Plays used masks
True
False
In the medieval period, _____ plays were based on the lives of saints.
Passion
Miracle
Morality
Mystery
A play based on Christ's final week is called a _____ play.
Miracle
Morality
Passion
Masque
Plays that were written to teach basic principles (right versus wrong) are called ______ plays.
Miracle
Passion
Morality
Masque
What was the name of the Medieval theater/stage?
Tiring house
Pageant wagon
the church building
Scaffold cart
In the play Everyman, who was angry with Everyman?
Death
Friendship
The Messenger
God
The origins of theatre began primarily as ___________.
A Form of Entertainment
A Religious Ritual
A Teaching Tool
A Way to Exercise
