Why did the Catholic church bring back theatre after previously banning it from being performed?

Citizens could not read and write and didn't understnd stories of the Bible

A major Roman dramatist, known for closet dramas

the seating area or "seeing place"

What is a Proskenion?

the raised area in front of the stage where the main actors would act

What was the purpose of a Greek chorus?

To provide spectacle and serve as the voice of the audience

Author of "Menaechmi" which influenced Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors"

What caused the fall of the Roman Theatre?

The rise of the Catholic church

Who were the three most famous Greek playwrights?

Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides

How many actors were traditionally in a Greek chorus?

12 is standard but there could be up to 50

What are three requirements for a liturgical play?

Biblical, Latin, chanted or sung

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1
Who was Thespis?
The first singer
The first fictional character
The first writer
The first actor
2
Why did the Catholic church bring back theatre after previously banning it from being performed?
Citizens protested for its return because they were bored.
Citizens could not read and write and didn't understnd stories of the Bible
The Church felt that citizens deserved to be entertained.
The Church felt like it could make more money by providing plays.
3
Which of the following is a well known miracle play?
St. Paul and the Unicorn
St. Ringo and the Kraken
St. George and the Dragon
St. John and the Griffin
4
Who was Seneca?
Author of "Menaechmi" which influenced Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors"
Roman leader who built a large outdoor auditorium in 61 B.C.
The Greek god of theatre
A major Roman dramatist, known for closet dramas
5
What is a Theatron?
the seating area or "seeing place"
a statue of Dionysus, the God of Theatre
the back stage area or "hidden place"
the orchestra pit or "chorus place"
6
What are the 3 "M"s of Medieval Theatre?
mystery, miracle, morality
mystery, miracle, medieval
mystery, miracle, minstrel
mystery, miracle, monk
7
What does sacred mean?
connected to theatre
not connected to religion
connected to religion
not connected to theatre
8
Who was the Greek god associated with theatre?
Seneca
Aeschylus
Prometheus
Dionysus
9
Put the three eras in order from earliest (or most ancient) to latest (or most modern)?
Greek, Roman, Medieval
Medieval, Roman, Greek
Greek, Medieval, Roman
Roman, Greek, Medieval
10
What is a Proskenion?
the building that was used as a backdrop and for storage
the entrance used by the chorus and the audience
the round area in the middle of the stage where the chorus performed
the raised area in front of the stage where the main actors would act
11
What themes or topics were explored within the Roman Theatre?
Love and Rebirth
Religion and Family
Peace and Joy
War and Violence
12
How did the Romans add to or change the design of the Greek theater?
All of the above
The Romans built a free standing theater
The Romans added large entrances within the seating area to move pieces in.
The Romans added arches and columns
13
What is a troubadour or minstrel?
a musical entertainer
a juggling entertainer
an acrobatic entertainer
a priest or a monk
14
What was the purpose of a Greek chorus?
To create suspense and serve as the element of mystery
To create colorful backgrounds and prop pieces for the play
To provide comedy and serve as the joke to break the seriousness of drama
To provide spectacle and serve as the voice of the audience
15
Who was Plautus?
A major Roman dramatist, known for his closet dramas
The Greek god of theatre
Author of "Menaechmi" which influenced Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors"
A Roman leader who built an outdoor auditorium in 61 B.C.
16
What caused the fall of the Roman Theatre?
The rise of the Gladiator
The rise of the Greek Empire
The rise of the Catholic church
The rise of Medieval times
17
Who were the three most famous Greek playwrights?
Thespis, Dionysus, Hercules
Pompey, Seneca, Plautus
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides
Prometheus, Hephaestus, Io
18
How many actors were traditionally in a Greek chorus?
15 is standard but there could be up to 50
8 is standard but there could be up to 50
10 is standard but there could be up to 50
12 is standard but there could be up to 50
19
What are three requirements for a liturgical play?
Biblical, Latin, chanted or sung
morality, miracle, mystery
costumes, set pieces, and props
Tragedy, Comedy, Farce
20
What does secular mean?
connected to religion
not connected to religion
connected to theatre
not connected to theatre

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