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WorksheetsYear 9 History of Theatre Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name some of the earliest forms of drama that we know about.
Folk tales, historical narratives, Greek Theatre.
Storytelling, Ritual, Greek Theatre.
Epic poetry, dance performances, Roman theatre.
Mythological reenactments, solo performances, mediaeval pageantsGrgr
What was the festival called in Greek theatre where plays were performed as part of a competition?
The Festival of Apollo.
The Panhellenic Games.
The Thespian Festival.
The Festival of Dionysus.
What type of stage is a Greek theatre?
An amphitheatre.
A circular arena.
An open-air theatre.
A proscenium stage.
What was the function of a chorus in Greek theatre?
To perform dance numbers and music interludes
To act as a narrator and guide the plot.
To represent and reflect the views of the people and comment on the story.
To provide comic relief and entertain the audience.
How and why did the Church in Medieval times use drama to tell their stories?
To entertain the masses.
To promote charity, they produced morality tales.
To teach history, they developed historical dramas.
To get their congregation to lead good and moral lives, they created mystery plays.
What is a morality play?
A play which asks you to consider your own morals and persuades you to live a good life, otherwise Death will come for you.
A comedic play about everyday life and its absurdities.
A tragic play focused on the consequences of poor decisions.
A play that critiques societal norms through satire.
Name three stock Commedia characters.
What style of performance was commedia dell’arte?
Subtle and realistic.
Exaggerated and physical.
Improvised and spontaneous.
Formal and scripted.
What is the theatre called, which has been re-built in London, where Shakespeare’s plays were performed?
The Rose theatre.
The Globe theatre.
The Blackfriars theatre.
The Curtain theatre.
What time period was Shakespeare writing in?
1600–1640
1590–1613
1585–1620
1575–1610
