SJI9- MAPEH:Greek and Roman Theater

The first recorded form of European theater originated in which city?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Rome

• Delphi

Greek theater was primarily developed in honor of which god?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Dionysus

• Poseidon

Who was the first actor in recorded history, winning a dramatic competition at a festival?

• Sophocles

• Aristophanes

• Thespis

• Euripides

What theatrical element did Thespis introduce to Greek theater?

• The use of a chorus

• Masks

• Female actors

• Comedy

What is the term used to refer to actors, derived from the name of the first actor in history?

• Playwrights

• Mimes

• Thespians

• Tragedians

What is the purpose of masks in Greek theater?

• To entertain the audience

• To depict the character’s social class

• To show the age and emotion of characters

• To represent gods on stage

Which gender was prohibited from performing in Greek theater?

• Men

• Women

• Both men and women

• Slaves

What type of play was most admired in ancient Greek theater?

• Satire

• Farce

• Tragedy

• Melodrama

Greek comedies were primarily meant to:

• Depict serious stories

• Criticize society

• Make people laugh

• Honor the gods

What is the name of the seating area in a Greek theater?

• Skene

• Theatron

• Prohedia

• Orchestra