Amphitheater Anatomy
What was the stage called?
Orkhestra
What is the translation of Theatron?
The seeing place
Attending theatrical performances in the city of Dionysia was considered a civic duty.
True or False?
True!
When in the back rows of the Theatron people can barely hear the actors.
True or False?
False!
In the amphitheater actors can be heard all the way in the back even while speaking softly(If your neighbor is quiet)
how do carnivorous bats find their food?
through echolocation
Where was the alter of Dionysus?
In the center of the Orkestra
What is the translation of the Orkestra?
The dancing place
What was a con of the Theatron?
It is very difficult to see even just halfway up!
How many episodes did a tragedy have?
3
Are Vampire Bats real?
YES! (not like in twilight)
What is the Theatron?
Where the audience sits
What is the translation of Skene?
Tent
What were the benches in the Theatron originally made of?
Wood
A. By the shore
B. On peninsulas and ledges
C. Into hillsides and natural slopes
C. Into hillsides and natural slopes
how many different bat species have been discovered?
1,400
What is the Skene?
The building at the back of the stage where masks were stored and quick changes where made
What is the translation for the Parodi and Eisodi?
The entrances
The Choral Entrance Song
Why did the Greeks make plays?
To honor the god Dionysus
How many plant species depend on bats for pollination?
A-over 500
B-200
C-30
A-Over 500
What are the Parodi and Eisodi?
Long Ramps on either side of the Orkestra for entrances and exits
What is the translation of Deme
A district
What animal was sacrificed on the Altar of Dionysus before a Tragedy?
A Goat
What were theater mask originally made of?
Cork, horse hair, leather, wood, or stiffened linen
What is the flying mammal of Texas?
The Mexican Free-tailed bat