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WorksheetsGreek through Roman Theater
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Who was the first person to step from the Chorus to become the first actor?
Amphitheatre
Deus ex Machina
Thespis
Dionysus
What were the 3 original types of Greek plays?
comedy, tragedy, and satyr
tragedy, satyr, and drama
trick question - only tragedy and comedy
medieval, greek, and roman
Theatre began as a celebration of who?
Deoxsys
Dionysus
Apollo
Zeus
Who took over theatre after the Roman period
?
Kings
Mimes
The Church
Women
What is the meaning of Dithyrambs in Greek Theatre?
The stage area
The building behind the dancing space
The place where the audience sat
Dances to worship Dionysus
A week-long religious ceremony where playwrights competed and even prisoners were released to participate:
Festival of Dionysia
Who was the first literary critic? (He wrote Poetics)
A building used as a backdrop and for storage in Greek and Roman plays
Theatron
Orchestra
Thymele
Skene
Parados
A serious play in which the protagonist dies or is defeated at the end.
Comedy
Tragedy
The Grouch
The Birds
Where were gladiator games held? (check ALL correct answers. 2)
in amphitheaters like the colosseum
in the Circus Maximus
in auditoriums
on the turf
Why were gladiator games important to the rulers of Rome? (check ALL correct answers 2)
they were a good example of the consequences of breaking the law or challenging Rome
they kept the people entertained and happy so that they wouldn't rebel
the emperor earned billions of dollars a year from the entry fees of commoners
the games were an excellent way to train soldiers for real combat
What type of event listed below did NOT take place as part of gladiator games?
naval battles
historical battle reenactments
one-on-one duels
jousting
former mixed martial artists
professional body builders
condemned criminals
volunteer soldiers
nihil(nothing)
Translates to "God from the Machine"
Ekkyklema
Deus ex Machina
Periaktos
Thespian
Parodos
Which is NOT a responsibility of the chorus:
Everyone (even prisoners)
Medieval
What did the Church initially think of theater?
They loved it!
They werent sure if they knew how to perform it
They thought it was evil
Thought it was just ok
A dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music and chanting.
pantomime
mime
gesture
click
Who had the final say if a gladiator lived or died?
The people
The other gladiator
The Caesar
The Manager
What could gladiators achieve if they survived enough fights?
They could become senators
They could earn their freedom
They could become the emperor
They could own land
What types of animals were gladiators pitted against in ancient Rome?
Domestic animals
Farm animals
Exotic wild animals
Mythical creatures
Which weapon is not listed as being used by gladiators in ancient Rome?
Bow and arrow
Spear
Crossbow
Trident
What was the outcome of the revolt led by Spartacus in 73 BCE?
Spartacus became ruler of Rome
The revolt was successful, and slaves were freed
Spartacus was killed and the revolt was suppressed
The Roman Empire was overthrown
What is a ludus gladiatorius?
A Roman school for training gladiators
A type of Roman chariot
A Roman festival
A Roman weapon
Who were bestiarii?
Roman senators
Gladiators who fought animals
Roman generals
Gladiators who fought in naval battles
How could gladiator slaves earn their freedom?
By winning a certain number of fights
By escaping the ludus
By buying their freedom
By becoming a bestiarius
What types of people became gladiators?
Slaves
Criminals
Roman citizens
All of the above
How many people could the Colosseum in Rome seat?
Up to 1,000
Up to 5,000
Up to 50,000
Up to 250,000
Which of the following is not a weapon that gladiators used?
Net
Trident
Dagger
Bayonet
Who made up most of Spartacus's army?
Spartans
Gladiators
Runaway slaves
Roman citizens
Why were criminals thrown into the arena with wild animals?
To tame the animals
To be killed
To ask the gods for forgiveness
To be rehabilitated
Bestiarius
wears greaves and fights with a scimitar
similar to a mumillo but with no crest; small eyeholes
carries a trident
professional beast-slayer
Retiarius
wears greaves and fights with a scimitar
similar to a mumillo but with no crest; small eyeholes
carries a trident
professional beast-slayer
Which of these are contributions Ancient Greece made to Western Society?
Theatre
Democracy
Art
Lighthouses
Modern plumbing
Architecture (arches)
Air conditioning
The first books
The Alphabet
Libraries
The Olympics
Creating concrete
Roads
The Calendar
Postal Service
Apartments
City Structures
Science & Mathematics
Philosophy
Architecture
Which of these are contributions Ancient Rome made to Western Society?
Theatre
Democracy
Art
Lighthouses
Modern plumbing
Architecture (arches)
Air conditioning
The first books
The Alphabet
Libraries
The Olympics
Creating concrete
Roads
The Calendar
Postal Service
Apartments
City Structures
Science & Mathematics
Philosophy
Architecture
Which contributions did the Romans NOT make to the Theater Building
Added entrances on the side
Added the backdrop
Cut the Orchestra in half and added a stage
Added stage lights
Added 3 doorways to the Skene instead of one,
Later in the Roman period, what happened to women and children who were caught in the presence of an actor or anyone who attended a play?
They had to be rich
They were given gifts for being patrons
They were excommunicated from the church
They were honored
What is a character's objective?
What they want from someone else
Their favorite hobby
Their background story
Their physical appearance
An obstacle is
a character’s wants within a play
what stands in the way of the objective
a statement that helps the actor to solidify the motivations behind the character's actions and emotions
a dead end tactic
everything that prevents your character from accomplishing their objective.
objective
super-objective
motivation
obstacles
tactics
What is an obstacle?
Character's goal
Something that gets in the character's way
A good thing
A Tableau
Giving special stress to a syllable or word is called _____.
projection
rate
pitch
emphasis
The connective muscle and tissue between your abdominal and chest cavities.
Nose
Mouth
Lungs
Trachea
Diaphragm
What is "Repetition" in the context of performance?
Creating new movements
The repeating of a word, phrase, movement, or gesture
Alternating dialogue
Moving from one place to another
What does "Exaggeration" mean in performance?
Greek exercises
Making something larger or greater than it is naturally
Repeating a movement
Moving in unison
What is a Greek Chorus?
A solo performance
A group of performers who sing, speak, dance, and move in unison
A type of dialogue
A repeated gesture
What is "Gestural movement"?
Movement of the hands, face, or other body parts to communicate messages and emotion
Movement involving the whole body
Repeating a phrase or gesture
Singing in a group
Which term describes movement that involves the body moving from one place to another?
Gestural movement
Locomotor movement
Exaggeration
Repetition
What does "Unison" mean in performance terms?
To do something at different times
To do something at the same time
To alternate movements
To exaggerate movements
What is the term for when a group of performers present the same movement, gesture, or phrase one after another?
Unison
Canon
Chorus
Repetition
The connective muscle and tissue between your abdominal and chest cavities.
Nose
Mouth
Lungs
Trachea
Diaphragm
An organ in your chest that fills with air, and converts oxygen to carbon dioxide.
Nose
Mouth
Lungs
Trachea
Diaphragm
How far your voice can travel or disperse is called _____.
emphasis
inflection
projection
flexibility
_____ is how softly or loudly a person speaks.
Pitch
Rate
Projection
Volume
The speed at which you speak is called _____.
flexibility
emphasis
rate
inflection
Giving special stress to a syllable or word is called _____.
projection
rate
pitch
emphasis
When person is speaking loudly, but they are not yelling at you, it's called...?
Cooking
Projecting
Singing
Answering
