Ancient Theatre

What was the primary source of entertainment and education for residents of the Middle Ages?

• Medieval literature

• Medieval music

• Medieval art

• Medieval theatre

During which period was the Medieval theatre known as the 'dark ages'?

• Renaissance period

• Restoration period

• Medieval period

• Interregnum period

Which type of play was a dramatization of both the Old and New Testament miracles?

• Comedy of Manners

• Passion Play

• Morality Play

• Mystery Play

What was the popular topic of Mystery Plays?

• The Greek gods and goddesses

• The life of Julius Caesar

• The adventures of Robin Hood

• Christ and his crucifixion and resurrection

Which type of play personified moral qualities or abstractions?

• Comedy of Manners

• Morality Play

• Mystery Play

• Passion Play

What did Passion Plays portray?

• The life of Julius Caesar

• The trial, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus

• The adventures of Robin Hood

• The Greek gods and goddesses

During the Medieval period, which gender was encouraged to participate in stage plays?

• None

• Males

• Females

• Both males and females

What were small structures called that were set up as backdrops at the sides of the stage in Medieval theatre?

• Mansions

• Castles

• Towers

• Huts

Which period of English theatre spanned from 1660 to 1710?

• Interregnum Theatre

• Medieval Theatre

• Renaissance Theatre

• Restoration Theatre

What genre of plays was popular from 1660 to 1710 and aimed to satirize human behavior in society?

• Comedy of Manners

• Mystery Plays

• Morality Plays

• Passion Plays