The city that was the main center for the Greek Dionysian festivals and drama.
What is Athens?
100
This group of men often represented the townspeople and commented on the action of characters in a Greek play.
What is the chorus?
100
Jocasta
Who is Oedipus' mother/wife?
200
These were short plays performed between the acts or tragedies. They made fun of the plight of the tragedy's characters.
What is a satyr play?
200
The first playwright and founder of Greek drama.
Who is Aeschylus?
200
This is the festival that originated Greek theatre
What is the festival Dionysia.
200
This is one reason why actors wore masks.
What is:
-Visibility and characterization
- Sound assistance
- Lack of actors?
200
The Person Oedipus accuses of trying to take his power
Creon.
300
This type of comedy made fun of political figures.
What is lampoon
300
Who had the power to decide the fates of men?
Apollo and other Greek Gods?
300
Another word for actor.
What is thespian.
300
This is one purpose for the chorus.
What is
-Gave background info
-Commented on the action
-Interacted with the characters
-Described offstage action
-Ideal spectator
-Provide spectacle ?
300
A place where three roads meet.
Where is Laius killed by Oedipus?
400
This type drama dealt with love, loss, pride, the abuse of power and the fraught relationships between men and gods.
What is tragedy?
400
He was the most "modern" of the three Greek playwrights.
Who is Euripides?
400
The god of wine, revelry and fertility.
Who is Dionysus.
400
Who were not allowed to act in Greek plays?
What are women?
400
Held Thebes captive until Oedipus solved her riddle.
What is the Sphinx?
500
The opening scene of a Greek tragedy that sets the action .
What is the initial event?
500
Who was Socrates.
Who questioned the reality of the gods and oracles and was used as the "scapegoat" when a plague struck Athens?
500
What famous philosopher was ordered to drink poison to appease the Gods?
Who is Socrates?
500
Excessive pride that leads to the downfall of the protagonist.