Greek Theater

Question 1

Athens’ first and

largest theatre, with a seating capacity of 17,000 people.

Answer 1

Theater of Dionysus

Question 2

Greek god of wine and fertility

Answer 2

Dionysus

Question 3

A circular stage where the chorus would dance, sing, and interact with actors.

Answer 3

Orchestra

Question 4

The building directly behind the stage

Answer 4

Skene

Question 5

This is usually built into the hillside and is where spectators sat.

Answer 5

Theatron

Question 6

The chorus and some actors use this to enter and exit the stage.

Answer 6

Parodos

Question 7

“Passageways”

Answer 7

Parodos

Question 8

“Viewing-Place”

Answer 8

Theatron

Question 9

“Tent”

Answer 9

Skene

Question 10

“Dancing Space”

Answer 10

Orchestra

Question 11

The origins of tragedy, comedy, and satiric drama is traced back to this spring festival.

Answer 11

City Dionysia

Question 12

The city official who chooses the poets to compete

Answer 12

The Archon

Question 13

This is a wealthy man who would pay for and organize the production that the government couldn’t or wouldn’t provide.

Answer 13

Choregos

Question 14

How many tragedies and satire play would be required for each poet?

Answer 14

3 tragedies and 1 satire play.

Question 15

The only complete trilogy of tragedy play that has survived.

Answer 15

Aeschylus’ Oresteria

Question 16

What are the 4 festivals held to worship Dionysus?

Answer 16

The City Dionysia, the Anthesteria, the

Lenaia, and the Rural Dionysia

Question 17

What are the 5 qualities of Greek drama?

Answer 17

*Performed only on special occasions. *Especially on the 4 festivals worshiping Dionysus. *Competitive among actors and playwrights. *has a Chorus or Choral. *Strongly associated with religion such as myths and history.

Question 18

the first phase of ancient Greek comedy during the 5th century BC

Answer 18

Old Comedy

Question 19

He was the first master of comedy.

Answer 19

Aristrophanes

Question 20

He wrote comedies about ordinary people much later, and his plays became more like sitcoms

Answer 20

Menander

Question 21

This is where the leading character conceives a “happy” idea”

Answer 21

Prologue

Question 22

The Chorus takes up a position either for or against the hero

Answer 22

Parode (Entrance Ode)

Question 23

The two speakers debate the issue, and the first speaker loses. Choral songs may occur towards the end.

Answer 23

Agon (Contest)

Question 24

The chorus members remove their masks

and step out of character to address the audience. The Chorus leader will then chant about relevant issues and event.

Answer 24

Parabasis (Coming Forward)

Question 25

4 parts of a choral performance

Answer 25

Ode, Epirrhema (Afterword), Antode Answering Ode), Antepirrhema (Answering Afterword)

Question 26

Sung by one half of the chorus and addressed to a god.

Answer 26

Ode

Question 27

A satiric or advisory chant

Answer 27

Eppirhema (Afterword)

Question 28

An answering song by the other half of the chorus in

the same meter as the ode

Answer 28

Antode (Answering Ode)

Question 29

An answering chant by the leader of the

second half-chorus, which leads back to the comedy.

Answer 29

Antepirrhema

Question 30

As in tragedies, but primarily elaborating on the outcome of the agon.

Answer 30

Episode

Question 31

As in tragedy, but with a mood of celebration and with a
riotous revel (cômos), joyous marriage, or both.

Answer 31

Exode (Exit Song)

Question 32

Love, loss, pride, power abuse, and the tumultuous
relationship between men and gods were all central
themes of …?

Answer 32

Tragedy

Question 33

He is known as the “Father of Tragedy”

Answer 33

Aeschylus

Question 34

He introduced a ‘third actor’, allowing for even more

complex dramatic situations on stage.

Answer 34

Sophocles

Question 35

He reduced the

role of the chorus in his plays.

Answer 35

Euripides

Question 36

He was a philosopher of Ancient Greece and one of the world’s greatest thinkers. He is
often regarded as the father of Western philosophy

Answer 36

Aristotle

Question 37

“Three Unities” proposed by Aristotle, which is a formula for dramatic playwrighting.

Answer 37

Time, Place, Action

Question 38

These short plays were performed in between acts of tragedies and poked fun at the characters’ plight.

Answer 38

Satyr/Satire plays

Question 39

According to a myth, he was a priest of
Dionysus, a nature god of fruitfulness, fertility, and vegetation. He was known to have a skill in dancing and music. And he was considered as the first Actor

Answer 39

Thespis

Question 40

Thespians

Answer 40

another term for actors and actresses

Question 40

Thespians

Answer 40

another term for actors and actresses

Question 41

A group of people that represent a demographic or group of people, draws the audience in, expresses a characters’ inner
thoughts, and gives the main actor a time to be offstage

Answer 41

Group Chorus/ Greek Chorus