Asia
India
Europe
MiddleEast
Africa
100
Where did Kabuki theatre originate?
Japan
100
What is the earliest form of Indian theatre?
Sanskrit Theatre
100
What is the main difference between National and Alternative theatre?
National theatre is government funded
100
Who are the three most notable figures?
El-Kassar, Naguib el-Rahani, and Yusif Wahaba
100
What era did modern African theatre begin to develop?
Post Colonial 20th century
200
What kind of prop does Shadow Play use?
Puppets
200
When did modern theatre develop?
During British colonial rule
200
What is the oldest surviving form of tragedy?
Athenian Tragedy
200
What played a decisive role in both cultural and theatre development?
Religion
200
Who are two of Ghanas most accomplished playwrights?
Efua Sutherland and Ama Ata Aidoo
300
"Yeonhee" is the Korean word for what?
Theatre
300
What act restricted the protest ability of theatre?
Dramatic Performance Act
300
Who expanded upon the Greeks the theatre culture?
The Romans
300
In what years was the only theatre forms melodrama and farce?
Mid-1950's
300
What is the tittle of a villages lore master?
A Griot
400
What organization helps fund much of theatre in Japan?
The Yakuza
400
What became a major competitor to Indian theatre?
Television
400
Which two dramatists created the split in the development of tragedy of comedy?
Livius Adronicus and Gnaues Naevius
400
What two cultures dominated the 12th century Middle-East theatre?
Egyptian and Arab
400
What is the type of movement style implemented by tribal African dance?
Polycentric
500
During what dynasty did Chinese theatre first develop?
Shang Dynasty (1500 B.C.)
500
What are two items the Treatise address
Acting, dance, music, dramatic construction, architecture, costuming, make-up, props
500
Which Roman was known for their tragedies?
Seneca
500
What are "Old Forms"?
Oral Narrative, musical clowning, and shadow puppets
500
What are the occasion in which dances are performed?
Nearly all
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