Why is it important to know the time period in which a piece of drama was written?

Theater History and Concepts

Interactive Video
•
English
•
9th - 10th Grade
•
Hard

Richard Gonzalez
FREE Resource
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To know the author's biography
To compare it with modern plays
To understand the language used
To predict themes and interpret better
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the earliest known origin of drama?
Greek theater
Roman plays
Primitive enactments after hunting
Medieval morality plays
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary role of the chorus in Greek theater?
To act as the main characters
To provide commentary and insights
To entertain the audience with music
To direct the play
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Roman Catholic Church oppose theaters?
They were difficult to control
They were too expensive
They promoted immoral behavior
They were not popular
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of plays emerged during the Middle Ages?
Renaissance dramas
Greek tragedies
Morality, mystery, and miracle plays
Roman comedies
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?
Revolution
Recollection
Rebirth
Reformation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about the 'mask' plays during the Jacobean era?
They were performed in open fields
They were exclusive to royal entertainment
They had no dialogue
They were performed by women only
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
8 questions
Shakespeare's Influence and Themes

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
6 questions
CLEAN: Shakespeare as you've never heard it

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Theater Practices in Shakespeare's Time

Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
12 questions
Characters and Themes in Newport Plays

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Renaissance English Theater and Playwrights

Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
9 questions
Heightened Concepts in Storytelling

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
7 questions
Shakespeare's Plays and Their Techniques

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
9 questions
Understanding Shakespearean Performance Elements

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
20 questions
Math Review - Grade 6

Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
math review

Quiz
•
4th Grade
5 questions
capitalization in sentences

Quiz
•
5th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Juneteenth History and Significance

Interactive video
•
5th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
R2H Day One Internship Expectation Review Guidelines

Quiz
•
Professional Development
12 questions
Dividing Fractions

Quiz
•
6th Grade