Context (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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Which two dramatists formed a trio with Sophocles as great Athenian tragedians?
Which two dramatists formed a trio with Sophocles as great Athenian tragedians?
Aeschylus and Euripides
What innovation did Sophocles introduce that allowed more complex character interactions?
What innovation did Sophocles introduce that allowed more complex character interactions?
A third actor
By how many members did Sophocles expand the chorus?
By how many members did Sophocles expand the chorus?
From twelve to fifteen
During which major conflict did Oedipus Rex premiere around 429 BC?
During which major conflict did Oedipus Rex premiere around 429 BC?
Peloponnesian War
Who were Oedipus's biological parents according to the myth?
Who were Oedipus's biological parents according to the myth?
King Laius and Queen Jocasta
What feat earned Oedipus the throne of Thebes and marriage to Jocasta?
What feat earned Oedipus the throne of Thebes and marriage to Jocasta?
Solving the riddle of the Sphinx
What aspect of the Oedipus myth does Sophocles' version focus on intensely?
What aspect of the Oedipus myth does Sophocles' version focus on intensely?
The moment of discovery
What Greek term describes excessive pride that leads to downfall, embodied by Oedipus?
What Greek term describes excessive pride that leads to downfall, embodied by Oedipus?
Hubris
Which god plays the central divine role in Oedipus Rex through prophecies?
Which god plays the central divine role in Oedipus Rex through prophecies?
Apollo
At which festival was Oedipus Rex performed as a major civic and religious event?
At which festival was Oedipus Rex performed as a major civic and religious event?
City Dionysia
How many people could attend performances at the ancient Athenian theatre?
How many people could attend performances at the ancient Athenian theatre?
Up to 15,000
What Greek term means 'recognition or discovery', occurring when Oedipus learns his identity?
What Greek term means 'recognition or discovery', occurring when Oedipus learns his identity?
Anagnorisis