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WorksheetsAncient Greek Theatre Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What did Ancient Greek theatre originate from?
Storytelling
Art exhibitions
Dance competitions
Religious rituals
Who is considered the first actor in Ancient Greek theatre?
Aeschylus
Sophocles
Thespis
Dionysus
What were the songs sung during the festivals called?
Choruses
Dithyrambs
Hymns
Antistrophes
What was the main event during the City Dionysia festival?
Dancing
Theatre competition
Singing contests
Art displays
How many plays did each playwright have to submit for the competition?
Five
Four
Three
Two
What type of play is a satyr?
A musical
A dance performance
A serious play
A comedic play
What did Thespis use to distinguish characters?
Costumes
Masks
Choruses
Props
What was the role of the chorus in Ancient Greek theatre?
To act as the main characters
To narrate the story
To provide music
To manage the plays
What was the name of the altar in the center of the orchestra?
Chorus
Thymele
Skene
Theatron
What type of robe did actors wear?
Chiton
Toga
Kimono
Kilt
Who created the City Dionysia festival?
Thespis
Peisistratus
Dionysus
Sophocles
What was the purpose of the Deus Ex Machina device?
To manage the audience
To change costumes
To play music
To fly actors onto the stage
Which of the following was NOT a genre performed in Ancient Greek theatre?
Comedy
Satyr
Musical
Tragedy
What was the audience capacity of the outdoor amphitheatre?
5,000
14,000
20,000
10,000
What mode was the music for dithyrambs played in?
Ionian
Phrygian
Dorian
Mixolydian
