Quiz on Roman Theatre

When was Rome founded?

• 270 BCE

• 753 BCE

• 509 BCE

• 146 BCE

What was the primary focus of Roman entertainment?

• Philosophy

• Theatre only

• Military precision

• Various forms including acrobatics

Who is known as the first native Roman playwright?

• Titus Maccius Plautus

• Gnaeus Naevius

• Livius Andronicus

• Publius Terentius

What type of plays did Livius Andronicus primarily write?

• Comedies

• Tragedies

• Mimes

• Musicals

Which festival was the oldest in honor of Jupiter?

• Ludi Plebeii

• Ludi Florales

• Ludi Romani

• Ludi Apollinares

What is the term for Roman comedies based on Greek subjects?

• Fabula togata

• Fabula praetexta

• Fabula palliata

• Fabula crepidata

Which playwright's works are the only ones to have survived from the Roman tragic period?

• Marcus Atilius

• Lucius Annaeus Seneca

• Gnaeus Naevius

• Quintus Ennius

What was a common characteristic of Roman acting style in tragedy?

• Use of modern music

• Slow and stately delivery

• Conversational tone

• Fast-paced delivery

What type of mask was used in pantomime?

• No masks were used

• Masks with close mouths

• Masks with cheerful and serious sides

• Masks with open mouths

What was the distinctive accessory worn by mime actors?

• Ricinium

• Centunculus

• Toga

• Cloak