Ancient Civilizations
Which ancient country is credited for the creation of modern theatre at around 500 BCE?
Ancient Greece
Which of the two leading Greek civilizations had an educational boom that we now know as "The Golden Age?"
What activity do we believe modern theatre naturally evolved from?
Rituals and Ceremonies for the Gods and Goddesses
This type of play actively sought to engage audience members in the aspects of humility, self reflection, and empathy.
Comedies
What is a satyr?
A Man who is Half Goat
What two civilizations reigned over the rest of Ancient Greece due to their militaristic achievements?
Spartans and Athenians
Not just literature, but this other artform boomed in the Golden Age
Architecture
Who was the God of Wine, Fertility, and Theatre?
Dionysus
This type of play actively sought to engage audience members in the aspects of moral dilemmas, catharsis, and cautionary tales.
Tragedies
Who was the most famous Storyteller in Ancient Greece, known for both the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
What systematic form of government did the people of Athens have in Ancient Greece?
Democracy
Who led Athens into the Golden Age of education?
Pericles
What festival was held in honor of the God of Theatre?
This type of play merged both comedy and tragedy, starring characters who made light of the tragedies audience members were watching as a comedic relief.
Satyr Plays
Mr. Burns has two dogs at home. What breed are they?
Pitbulls
Which of the two ancient civilizations that reigned over Ancient Greece was more open and willing to thrive off of commercial trade?
Athens
Why was Athens able to become the cultural epicenter of Ancient Greece during their Golden Age?
Open Borders and Commercial Trade
Who was the first ever actor who stepped out from the chorus to pretend he was a character?
Thespis
How many completed Satyr Plays have been uncovered from Ancient Greece?
Mr. Burns is not from Ohio. Which state is he actually from?
New Jersey
Ancient Greece is nearest to which major body of water?
The Mediterranean Sea
Who were the three main philosophers of the Ancient Greeks?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
What was the name for the hymns sung for the God of Wine and Fertility?
Dithyrambs
Translating to "God in the Machine," this Theatre archetype depicts a divine savior swooping in to save the protagonist from impossible odds.
Deus Ex Machina
Mr. Burns just recently received his Bachelor's degree from which local university?
Ohio Wesleyan University