Roman Spectacle & Greek Tragedy (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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How many spectators could the Colosseum hold?
How many spectators could the Colosseum hold?
50,000
What were naumachiae in Roman entertainment?
What were naumachiae in Roman entertainment?
Staged naval battles
How many people could the Circus Maximus accommodate?
How many people could the Circus Maximus accommodate?
Over 250,000
Who said people only want 'bread and circuses'?
Who said people only want 'bread and circuses'?
Juvenal
Where was the Theatre of Dionysus located?
Where was the Theatre of Dionysus located?
Carved into Acropolis hillside
When was the City Dionysia festival held?
When was the City Dionysia festival held?
Annual spring celebration
Which three were great Greek playwrights?
Which three were great Greek playwrights?
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides
What did Aristotle say tragedy should evoke?
What did Aristotle say tragedy should evoke?
Pity and fear
What was Roman spectacle's primary purpose?
What was Roman spectacle's primary purpose?
Entertainment & political manipulation
What did Greek audiences seek from tragedy?
What did Greek audiences seek from tragedy?
Reflection, catharsis, civic duty
How did Roman spectacles differ in scale?
How did Roman spectacles differ in scale?
Huge, focusing on physical action
What modern activity echoes Roman spectacle?
What modern activity echoes Roman spectacle?
Sports with mass crowds & team loyalty