History of Greek Theater - Luis Cortes

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  1. 3. Masks made it easier for men to play _____ characters.
  2. 5. Who is the earliest known actor and playwright?
  3. 11. Where was Thespis' name inscribed?
  4. 14. ____ comes from the greek verb meaning "to do" or "to act"
  5. 16. How many festivals had theatrical performances? (Number is spelled out)
  6. 17. The chorus was composed of ____?
  7. 18. What does the word chorus mean in greek?
  8. 21. What creature was part man and part goat?
  9. 22. Where does the word theater come from?
  10. 24. Which two pieces of literature influenced Greek Drama? (4 words, no spaces, no "and")
  11. 25. What is the major festival?
  12. 27. What object facilitated the rapid change of roles?
  13. 29. Greek Drama was presented to honor who?
  14. 31. What century did Socrates live in? ("th" after the number is included)
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  1. 1. Where did greek plays usually take place?
  2. 2. The theater was below the _____ in Athens.
  3. 4. Who didn't wear masks?
  4. 6. Where was the resting place for actors located? (one word)
  5. 7. Where did characters die?
  6. 8. What was the space below the slope of the hill called? Also was used for dancing.
  7. 9. What type of drama emphasized the attempts of human characters to control their own destinies?
  8. 10. Number of festivals held each year, in honor of Dionysus? (Number is spelled out)
  9. 12. Where is the word scene derived from?
  10. 13. Who had reserved seats, meant mainly for judging?
  11. 15. Which greek city had huge advances in philosophy, rhetoric, literature, science, architecture, and visual arts?
  12. 19. The chorus added, color, _____, and spectacle.
  13. 20. A single actor could play ____ roles.
  14. 23. How many tragedies were presented by the dramatists? (IN total)
  15. 26. who was the first great theorist of dramatic art?
  16. 28. When were rules put in place, limiting it to three speaking actors for each playwright?
  17. 30. Who was born in 496BC?
  18. 31. When was the first recorded theatrical event? (Regular Number, no dots)