Theatre History 1 Greeks and Romans (pt 1)

What is a Myth?

What is the name of the three sided scenic device used for quick changes in theatre?

A comedy of manners satirizing the Roman middle class using stock characters & debauchery is...

Which of these is not a purpose of the classic Greek chorus?

Beware the Ides of March

Which of these describes Roman plays?

Believed tragedies were important because they amplified human suffering & provoked catharsis

Select a purpose of classical Greek masks (there are two correct options listed)

Who is credited for turning the Roman Empire into a Republic?

Name of the Roman cloak

From most important to least important according to Aristotle, the elements of drama are...

The translation of this Greek word roughly means "purgation"

Name the funds used to subsidize the cost of Greek Theatre

Who was the first actor?

Roman Chariot Races were in the __(1)__, and Greek chariot races took place in the __(2)__

Greek actors were referred to as _(1)_, and Roman actors as _(2)_

What is Ludi Romani?

Roman Stock Character for the Glutton

Examples of Roman entertainment include all except

The Greek god for whom festival was derived is known by Dionysus, but also goes by