The Context of Greek Tragedy (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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How many spectators could the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens hold?
How many spectators could the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens hold?
14,000-17,000
What was the orchestra in Greek theatre?
What was the orchestra in Greek theatre?
A circular performance area for chorus
What was the theologeion?
What was the theologeion?
The roof of the skênê for gods
How many main speaking actors (hypokritai) typically performed in Greek tragedies?
How many main speaking actors (hypokritai) typically performed in Greek tragedies?
Three
How many chorus members were in Sophocles' and Euripides' tragedies?
How many chorus members were in Sophocles' and Euripides' tragedies?
15
What was the mêchanê used for in Greek theatre?
What was the mêchanê used for in Greek theatre?
To lower actors portraying gods
What was the ekkyklêma's purpose?
What was the ekkyklêma's purpose?
To reveal scenes from offstage
Who organised the City Dionysia festival?
Who organised the City Dionysia festival?
The archôn eponymos
What did a tetralogy consist of in the tragic competitions?
What did a tetralogy consist of in the tragic competitions?
3 tragedies & 1 satiric play
What was the theôrikon?
What was the theôrikon?
A festival fund subsidising tickets
What tension did female characters like Antigone and Medea often explore?
What tension did female characters like Antigone and Medea often explore?
Oikos (household) vs polis (state)
Which theatre locations show the spread of Greek-style theatres?
Which theatre locations show the spread of Greek-style theatres?
Epidaurus, Syracuse, Ephesus, Pergamon