Ancient Greek Theatre History Project

Who is credited for creating the first actor?

• Aeschylus

• Thespis

• Aristophanes

• Sophocles

Who is the muse of tragedy?

• Clio

• Euterpe

• Thalia

• Melpomene

What was the group that chanted or sang the script called?

• ensemble

• troupe

• chorus

• vocals

Where were plays performed?

• open-air theatres

• the Muses theatre

• The Acropolis

• temples

Which did the Greeks not do for entertainment?

• partying

• hunting

• theatre

• read

Who is the muse of comedy?

• Terpsichore

• Melpomene

• Calliope

• Thalia

What did greek masks not do?

• Let actors play multiple characters

• Help people in the audience see

• Show the audience an artists work

• Helped the audience understand the character

Which is not a play?

• Medea

• Adonis

• The Frogs

• Oedipus Rex

Why did greek theatre start?

• for entertainment

• to celebrate religious festivals

• to tell stories

• to teach a lesson

Do any original masks survive today?

• Yes

• No