Greek Theater

Where did the Greeks build their theaters?

• on hillsides

• in the desert

• on the mountaintops

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Originally, Greek theater was used for

• music and songs

• athletic events

• long speeches

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Which god was most often used in Greek plays?

• Hera

• Poseidon

• Zeus

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Greek actors did not wear elaborate costumes, but they did use...

• hats

• masks

• signs

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What does "exodus" mean in the context of a Greek play?

• The introduction of the play

• The final scene or departure

• The climax of the play

• The main character's monologue

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What is an "epode" in Greek literature?

• A type of Greek column

• A type of Greek poem or song

• The third part of a choral ode

• A Greek god

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Name a famous Greek playwright

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Sophocles

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Name the 3 types of Greek plays

• Tragedy, Comedy, Satire

• Horror, Comedy, Informational

• Comedy, Religious, Traditional

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What did the Greeks call actors?

• Thesbians

• Entertainers

• Performers

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What structure did the Greeks invent for plays?

• ampitheater

• auditorium

• colliseum

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