Western Classical Plays and Opera; Ancient Theater

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  1. 4. What violent spectacles were commonly featured in Roman theater and entertainment
  2. 5. What term refers to the viewing area of the ancient Greek theater?
  3. 7. Who wrote most of the surviving Greek comedy plays?
  4. 9. Who is known as the “Father of Tragedy” and the first actor to use masks?
  5. 12. What comedy tells the story of a woman who led other women to stop a war?
  6. 14. What theatrical tradition began around the 3rd century BC and was heavily influenced by Greek culture?
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  1. 1. Who is one of the three famous Greek tragedians along with Euripides and Aeschylus?
  2. 2. What city-state became the cultural center of Greek theatrical festivals and competitions?
  3. 3. Who is the Greek god of wine and fertility honored through theatrical festivals?
  4. 6. What short Greek play follows a trilogy of tragedies and includes humor and mythological satire?
  5. 8. What part of the Greek theater is the circular area where dancing and acting occurred?
  6. 10. What is the stage structure in an ancient Greek theater called?
  7. 11. What was one of the first permanent stone theaters built in Rome?
  8. 13. What form of Greek drama focuses on serious events and the downfall or death of the main character?