Roman Plays
Festivals/playwrights
Overall
People
100
The more common types of Roman theatre

what is a tragedy and comedy?

100

This is considered to be Romes's most important festival in September

What is ludi Romani? 

100

These years were the "renaissance" of Roman theatre.

What is 240BC-100BC?

100

The majority of roman actors were what

What are slaves?
200

the Consualia is a festival held in December where most plays commemorate this event by adding this old sport.

what are chariot races? 

200

This country's theatre was focused around the "what". 

What is Greek Theatre?

200

The first actors that appeared in Roman performances were originally from this country in southern Europe.

What is Italy (Etruria) 

300

the Saturnalia festival started traditions seen in this holiday we celebrate today.

what is Christmas? 

300

the main themes of roman drama

what is honor, loyalty, and virtues?

300

This person was the last known writer in the style of fabular palliata 

who is Turpilius?

400

During the rites of the Bona Dea festival this drink is sacrificed as a devotional libation. 

What is Wine?

400

these free-standing buildings are called what

what is a Cavea 

400

This man wrote the first dated play in Rome. 

who is Livius Andronicus?

500

These types of performances were usually associated with religion. 

what are festivals?

500

This man who lived during 1564-1616 had the majority of his plays influenced by Roman theatre.

Who is William Shakespeare?