Greek Theatre Quiz

Who was honored during the Dionysian Festivals in Greece?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Dionysus

• Hermes

How many times per year was the Dionysian Festival held in Greece?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What was a critical component of the Dionysian Festivals?

• Music

• Dance

• Theater

• Sports

What role did the chorus play in Classical Greek theatre?

• They provided background information and commentary

• They were responsible for changing the scenery

• They acted as the main characters in the play

• They managed the lighting and sound effects

What was the role of the chorus in the absence of curtains in Greek Theater?

• To entertain the audience during scene changes

• To signify the end of a scene

• To introduce the next scene

• To clean the stage

What material were the masks worn by Greek actors made of?

• Wood

• Metal

• Stone

• Cloth

Why did Greek actors wear masks?

• To disguise themselves

• To amplify their voices and make their character’s emotional state more visible

• To look more attractive

• To protect themselves from the sun

Who were the actors in ancient Greek theater?

• Only men

• Only women

• Both men and women

• Children

What was a common belief about men in Greek theater?

• They believed men were more talented

• They believed acting was a man's profession

• They believed men had more free time

• They believed men were stronger

Why did the ancient Greeks were masks on stage?

• They were colorful

• To amplify their voices

• For fashion

• To look cool