Prometheus Bound (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What title did Aeschylus earn for his contributions to Greek theatre?
What title did Aeschylus earn for his contributions to Greek theatre?
Father of tragedy
What theatrical innovation did Aeschylus introduce to Greek drama?
What theatrical innovation did Aeschylus introduce to Greek drama?
A second actor to the stage
What does the name 'Prometheus' literally mean in Greek?
What does the name 'Prometheus' literally mean in Greek?
Forethought
What type of divine beings did Prometheus belong to?
What type of divine beings did Prometheus belong to?
The Titans
What was the name of the great war in which Prometheus initially supported Zeus?
What was the name of the great war in which Prometheus initially supported Zeus?
Titanomachy
What did Prometheus steal from the gods to give to humanity?
What did Prometheus steal from the gods to give to humanity?
Fire
How did Zeus punish Prometheus for his defiance?
How did Zeus punish Prometheus for his defiance?
Eagle devoured his regenerating liver
At which important Athenian festival was Prometheus Bound originally performed?
At which important Athenian festival was Prometheus Bound originally performed?
City Dionysia
What unique staging feature characterises Prometheus Bound throughout the performance?
What unique staging feature characterises Prometheus Bound throughout the performance?
Protagonist chained to a rock
Who comprised the Chorus in Prometheus Bound?
Who comprised the Chorus in Prometheus Bound?
Oceanids
In which century BC was Prometheus Bound written?
In which century BC was Prometheus Bound written?
5th century BC
What does the theft of fire represent beyond providing warmth and light?
What does the theft of fire represent beyond providing warmth and light?
Knowledge, technology, & civilisation