Greek Quiz
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Who were the first people to use theatre as a religious ritual? The Romans The Greeks The Americans The Chinese
Transcript of Greek Quiz
Who were the first people to use theatre as a religious
ritual?
The Romans
The Greeks
The Americans
The Chinese
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HINT: Theatre as we know it began with an ancient civilization.
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Yes!
You’re a genius, and your teacher is awesome.
We owe a lot to the ancient Greeks.
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Who was the object of worship in ancient theatre?
Zeus
Athena
Thespis
Dionysus
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HINT: People liked to party at the theatre.
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You’re a genius, and your teacher is awesome.
Dionysus was the god of wine and fertility. You would not be allowed to attend one of his
festivals today.
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Who revolutionized theatre by stepping away from the chorus and speaking on his
own?Thespis
Aristotle
Sophocles
Aristophanes
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HINT: Sometimes actors are called ____, a variation on his name.
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Yes!
You’re a genius, and your teacher is awesome.Actors are often called thespians, not to be
confused with lesbians, which are very different things.
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What happened in the orchestra?
Instrumental music
The main action of the play
Songs and dances
Nothing
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HINT: The Chorus stayed in the orchestra.
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Yes!
You’re a genius, and your teacher is awesome.
The orchestra is right in front of the stage. They’re the best seats in the house!
That’s the end of the quiz.
