Greek Theater Flashcards
1
Q
When did Greek theater start
A
5th century bc
2
Q
How big was Thebes
A
About size of NY State
3
Q
Was their good or bad farmland
A
Bad
4
Q
Because they had bad farmland, what did they depend on
A
The ocean and trade
5
Q
What kind of government did Athens have
A
Democracy w/ slaves
6
Q
What does polytheistic mean
A
Worship many gods
7
Q
What city was polytheistic
A
Athens
8
Q
What are soothsayers/oracles
A
Sought like fortune tellers
9
Q
We’re performers male or female
A
Male
10
Q
Who did festivals honor
A
Dionysus
11
Q
What was Dionysus the God of
A
Fertility and wine
12
Q
What were the three types of plays
A
Comedy, satyr, tragedy
13
Q
When and how long do festivals take
A
3 days in spring
14
Q
What was original admission fee
A
Free
15
Q
What was the most important type of play
A
Tragedies
