Greek Theatre Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ode?
A
Poem meant to be sung
2
Q
What does tragedy mean?
A
“Goat song”
3
Q
What is Zeus the god of?
A
God of lightning
4
Q
What is Dionysus the god of?
A
God of agriculture
5
Q
What is Hades the god of?
A
God of war
6
Q
What is Poseidon the god of?
A
God of water
7
Q
What is Aphrodite the god of?
A
God of beauty
8
Q
What is Apollo the god of?
A
God of archery
9
Q
Who is Thespis?
A
The first actor
10
Q
Who is Aeschylus and what did they do?
A
Added the role of the 2nd & 3rd actor
11
Q
Who wrote Oedipus Rex?
A
Sophocles
12
Q
What is Oedipus Rex also known as?
A
Oedipus the king
13
Q
Define theatron
A
Seeing place
14
Q
Define auditorium
A
Hearing place
15
Q
Define orkestra
A
Dancing place
