Greek Theater

Greek Theater all began in the Theatre of ______________ in Athens.

• Athena

• Zeus

• Dionysus

• Hera

Who were typically the main characters in Greek theater (pick two)?

• legendary kings

• heroes

• women

• philosophers

What were the two types of Greek theater?

• comedy

• tragedy

• horror

• mystery

Actors wore ___________ to show emotion.

• masks

• wigs

• make-up

• costumes

True/False: Greeks used many props and sets in their theater.

• True

• False

The theater of Dionysus could hold _________ people and was designed so people could _________.

• 15,000 / speak

• 15,000 / hear

• 150,000 / speak

• 150,000 / hear

True/False: Only men could perform in Ancient Greek Theater.

• True

• False

Greek actors were highly regarded and were given which two benefits?

• excluded from military service

• government positions

• were named a god

• given food for life

True/False: Women were not permitted to attend the theater.

• True

• False

All of the following are true about Ancient Greek Theater EXCEPT which of the following?

• only men could perform

• they wore chitons or togas

• masks were worn to show emotion

• actors wore microphones