History Of The Circus Flashcards
Besides the entertainment value , what do circus performers show
Determination, belief, confidence
When was the roman era from
1st century BC to 2nd century AD - 1000 years
What does circus mean in roman
Ring or circle
What was performed in Rome and where in Rome
Brutal gladiator battles in a circular stadium
Was a roman circus a fun place to perform, explain
No, star performers were eaten by lions or killed by bloody combat
What was the roman circus designed for at first
A sporting event where roman soliders could show skills
What did the roman circus soon turn into
Pure carnage ! The more blood , the more popular
People killing people, animals kill animals , animals kill people
How did the roman circus disappear
With the final decline of the Roman Empire
What terminology survived out of the roman circus and what does it mean
Circus, arena, colleseum (mass entertainment)
What is the theatre in the round or arena theatre
Audience seated all around performers
When was the medieval era
5th century AD to end of 15th century AD - 100 years
How did the decline of the roman era affect Britain
Many of the counties Rome ruled over like Britain were now left defenseless against Saxon invasions
What led to the dark ages
Communications broke down, leaving small communities isolated
What would the groups of traveling entertainers do
Appear from village to village
Bringing news , singing songs and telling stories
Who was the only source of info in the medieval era
The traveling entertainers
What did the increasingly popular travelling entertainers become known as
Minstrels
What was the new entertainer that appeared , and who was it
The juggler, appeared in 11th century
Where did medieval entertainers perform in general and special occasions
Tavern or marketplace , special occasions performed at a booth stage that was temporary
What happened in the 16th century and who was it a result of ?
Most of the turmoil and isolation had been resolved and British settled down into more secure and prosperous life
How were minstrels viewed in the 16th century
Seen as vagabonds that lived a gypsey like (which was a threat to the catholic way of life )
What laws passed in the 16th century about minstrels
If found performing on street corner , would be punished
Where did the minstrels work after the new law had been passed
Worked in a permanent location designed for such events
What was a popular event for the English in the 17th century and what happened here
Country fairs were popular, major venue for performers to show off skills
Decribe the country fairs events
Riotous and noisy events
What kind of individual must you be to be in the country fairs
Rough, strong individual to be successful at them
What did country affairs provide
A perfect forum for acrobats , jugglers, rope dancers, bear trainers, riding exhibitions
