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Roman Theatre - OCR Classical Civilisation
Roman Theatre - OCR Classical Civilisation
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1
What did Roman actors wear to indicate character type?
Masks and costumes with props
Military armor
Simple robes only
Nothing
2
Which city had a theatre district with two theatres?
Herculaneum
Naples
Rome
Pompeii
3
What common themes appeared in Roman comedies?
Philosophy and law
Mythology and gods
Love affairs and social confusions
Politics and war
4
What was the social status of actors in Rome?
Nobles
Highly respected citizens
Senators
Legally defined as infamis, low status
5
Why were Roman plays often performed during religious festivals?
Because it was a tradition inherited from the Greeks
For educational purposes only
To celebrate military victories
To honor Roman gods only
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Who played female roles in Roman comedies?
Slaves
Male actors
Puppets
Female actors
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What was pantomime?
A comedic group performance
Silent acting by multiple actors
A form of tragedy performed by a large cast
A silent ballet performed by a single actor with music accompaniment
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Who were two writers of Roman comedy?
Cicero and Seneca
Ovid and Horace
Virgil and Catullus
Plautus and Terence
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What was the estimated capacity of Pompeii’s large theatre?
1,000 spectators
2,000 spectators
4,000 spectators
10,000 spectators
10
What was the orchestra area used for in Roman theatres?
Audience seating only
Main acting area
Musicians’ area
Reserved seating for VIPs
11
What was the nature of Roman mime performances?
Speaking, singing, dancing, and jokes
Classical tragedy reenactments
Religious ceremonies
Silent acting only
12
Who often funded Roman plays?
Foreign donors
The military
The Senate
Senior politicians
13
Roman drama was heavily influenced by which culture?
Carthaginian
Greek
Persian
Egyptian
14
What feature protected spectators from the sun in Pompeii’s theatre?
Stone roof
Umbrellas
An awning
Curtains
15
How was the seating arranged in Pompeii’s theatre?
Random seating with no hierarchy
Slaves in front, citizens at back
VIPs in front, freedmen and women at back
Only men allowed to sit
16
What opportunity did funding plays offer to Roman politicians?
Opportunity to learn drama
To control the theatre content
Chance to showcase their acting skills
To gain popularity among the public
17
What was the scaenae frons?
The orchestra area
The elaborately decorated back wall of the stage
The entrance gates
The audience seating
18
What graffiti in Pompeii referred to the actor Paris as?
Master of Masks
King of Comedy
Greatest Roman Performer
Pearl of the Stage
19
Who paid for the improvements in Pompeii’s theatre?
Marcus Holconius Rufus and Marcus Holconius Celer
Foreign benefactors
The local council
The Emperor
20
What material was used for the main seating area in Pompeii’s theatre?
Concrete
Wood
Marble
Bronze
21
How did Roman theatre audiences behave?
Could be very supportive or brutally critical
Attended only for political speeches
Always quiet and respectful
Never applauded actors
