Theatre History 1 Review (Unit 2)

Which musical instrument is most commonly associated with Bunraku performances?

In Elizabethan Theatre, 'groundlings' were:

Molière, a prominent figure in French Neoclassicism, was best known for his:

Elizabethan public theatres were typically funded by:

Italian Renaissance Theatre saw the first use of what significant stage feature?

The 'Master of Revels' or 'Protector' in Spanish Golden Age Theatre was responsible for:

Who is considered one of the most prolific playwrights of the Spanish Golden Age?

In the West, Commedia dell'arte is notable for being one of the first theatre forms to...

The character 'Pantalone' is typically portrayed as:

In the context of Yuan Drama, what are 'wedges'?

What type of masks are traditionally used in Commedia dell'arte?

The chariot and pole system in Italian Renaissance Theatre was used to:

A 'hanamichi' in Kabuki theatre is:

Which of these elements is commonly used in Kabuki performances?

The 'tiring house' in an Elizabethan theatre was used for:

The First Folio, published in 1623, is significant because it:

In Spanish Golden Age Theatre, 'cazuelas' were:

The 'Alexandrine' in French Neoclassical drama is:

The 'University Wits' in Elizabethan England were:

One distinctive feature of Kunqu is:

Zaju is a term that refers to:

The first permanent theatre built in England during the Elizabethan era was:

The Teatro Farnese, an influential theatre of the Italian Renaissance, is located in which city?

The Comédie-Française was:

French Neoclassicism in theatre was primarily influenced by the works of:

The commedia dell’arte is distinguished from commedia erudita by its:

The term 'verisimilitude' in French Neoclassicism refers to:

Which of the following is NOT a stock character in Commedia dell'arte?

Which playwright is known for his French Neoclassical tragedies?

Which statement about Zaju is true?

The Spanish Golden Age theatres, known as 'corrales', were primarily:

In Commedia dell'arte, the term 'Innamorati' refers to:

Which of the following is an intermezzo?

What is the term for the humorous skits or bits of business used in Commedia dell'arte?

Which of the following was a popular genre in Elizabethan Theatre and beyond thanks to Ben Johnson?

What is an 'auto sacramental' in the context of Spanish Golden Age Drama?

Kabuki was initially performed by:

What is a distinctive feature of Kabuki actors' makeup?

What was the primary purpose of the pastoral play in Italian Renaissance Theatre?

Which Commedia dell'arte character is a zanni (servant) known for acrobatics and physical comedy?

The "Three Unities" in French Neoclassical theatre refer to:

Opera, which originated during the Italian Renaissance, was initially inspired by:

In Western European medieval theatre what is a "mansion"?

What is Yuan Drama?

The puppets used in Bunraku can be up to:

Shakespeare's plays were originally performed by the theatre company known as: