Greek Theatre Test - Drama 2025

Front

Which playwright do we get the term THESPIAN from?

Back

Thespis

Front

Who is the God of wine and fertility?

Back

Dionysus

Front

What is the name of the acting area in a Greek amphitheater (the circular area in the picture)?

Back

orchestra

Front

The Unity of __________ means that the action of the play should be within ONE day or 24 hours.

Back

time

Front

The Unity of ___________ means that the play should take place in ONE location.

Back

place

Front

The Unity of ___________ means that there should only be ONE plot and no subplots.

Back

action

Front

What did the winner of the City Dionysis Festival receive as his prize? Options: money, medal, prestige, wreath

Back

wreath

Front

Why could only men act in the plays?

Back

Women had no legal rights

Front

How many tragic plays were performed each day at the festival?

Back

three

Front

How many comic plays were performed each day at the festival?

Back

one