Greek Theatre

Who is credited with stepping out of the dithyramb chorus and starting to act out individual characters?

• Euripides

• Aeschylus

• Sophocles

• Thespis

What was the name of the outdoor amphitheater built into the Athenian hillside where theater competitions took place?

• Colosseum

• Parthenon

• Theater of Dionysus

• Acropolis

What was the purpose of the theater festival in Athens organized by Peisistratus?

• To promote democracy

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To showcase military prowess

• To honor the god Dionysus

What literary concept did Aristotle propose in relation to the emotional impact of tragedy?

• Sympathy

• Catharsis

• Empathy

• Melancholy

What was the purpose of the satyr plays that were part of the theater competition in Athens?

• To provide comic relief

• To showcase musical talent

• To entertain children

• To educate the audience