A crucial element in the artistic and professional development of medieval theatre was

the rise of a middle class independent of the Church & Crown

By the middle of the 13th century the evolving nature of liturgical theatre became

a problem for the clergy due to its popularity.

As a result of being moved out of the church, medieval drama changed in what way?

It flourished in social and artistic quality.

The plays of the medieval theatre were performed on

elaborately decorated wagons or mansions., stages built within the church.

The term "Middle Ages" refers to the period from

the fall of Rome to the Renaissance.

The visual elements of the medieval stage were

highly symbolic with an economy of detail.

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1
The theatre of the Middle Ages
was public and communal.
was a function of the evolving civic government.
All of these are correct.
began as a springtime religious observance.
2
The horrifying stage piece designed to swallow "sinners" was known as a
hellpit.
helltrap.
hellspawn.
hellmouth.
3
A crucial element in the artistic and professional development of medieval theatre was
the rise of a middle class independent of the Church & Crown
the rise of fiefdoms as economic models.
the printing of official theatrical licenses by the Church.
large yearly subsidies by the nobility.
4
The medieval plays performed near the feast of Corpus Christi were also called ______ plays.
festive
morality
cycle
sacred
5
The Quem Queritis trope is a chanted celebration of
the resurrection of Jesus.
the story of Moses.
the creation of the world.
the nativity of Jesus.
6
More than any other, the __________ of the medieval theatre was its most important element.
message
All of these are correct.
historical accuracy
artistic composition
7
By the middle of the 13th century the evolving nature of liturgical theatre became
completely eradicated from public and private life.
blasphemous and profane.
a problem for the clergy due to its popularity.
fully endorsed by the church.
8
Which of the following describes the medieval theatre?
It was performed on a series of moving stages.
All of these are correct.
It was written in common language.
It was a series of playlets based on Bible stories.
9
As a result of being moved out of the church, medieval drama changed in what way?
It became weakened and lost vitality for 200 years.
It was immediately outlawed and suppressed.
It became completely secular and forsook religious thought.
It flourished in social and artistic quality.
10
The plays of the medieval theatre were performed on
the steps of the churches and parish halls.
elaborately decorated wagons or mansions.
stages built within the church.
a series of permanent stages built around the town square.
11
Plays from church sermons, rather than liturgy, with archetypal characters, are _______ plays.
morality
cycle
passion
humanity
12
The term "Middle Ages" refers to the period from
the fall of Rome to the Renaissance.
the Greek wars to the 30 Years War.
250 A.D. to the 16th century.
200 B.C. to the birth of Jesus.
13
The visual elements of the medieval stage were
based on Biblical paintings and engravings.
designed to overwhelm the message and shock the audience.
highly symbolic with an economy of detail.
extremely detailed and realistic.

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