Roman Life
Who was often the head of the family in Roman society?
What is The Father?
What heavily influenced Roman theatre?
Greek theatre
When was The Roman Empire established
27 BCE
Gladiators
What was valued the highest during the Roman empire?
What were two genres from Roman theatre?
Melodrama, Tragicomedy, Comedy, Tragedy
When was the collapse of The Roman Empire
476 AD
Where did the wealthy often sit on stages?
Closest to the stage
What is the relationship between entertainment, religion, and community?
Very Interconnected
Who introduced the first Latin Plays?
Livius Adronicus
Who was the first ruler of The Roman Empire
Augustus Caesar
What kind of modern day sport is gladiation compared to?
Wrestling (WWE)
Who often sponsored Roman theatre?
Who were the earliest Latin Plays from?
Plautus
What was the first Roman theatre?
Theatre of Pompey
True or False. Despite depictions, gladiators often survived fights as a way to preserve actors.
False
Actors were considered low-class citizens, what does this reflect about Roman Life?
How deeply Romans valued social status
What type of theatre did the gladiators partake in?
Improv
Historically, what jobs did majority of the Roman population occupy?
Artisans, crop farmers, and soldiers.
What was the fashion inspired by?
The intricate warfare during the period