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The History Of Theatre Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by wanda6585. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
wanda6585

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,569

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. When did the first actor appear on stage? Hint

1599

44 BC

534 BC

1903

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who wrote THE POETICS? Hint

Aristotle

Sophocles

Socrates

Euripedes

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Question 3 of 5

3. From what Greek word do we get the word COMEDY? Hint

komos

kamos

comedia

chaos

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Question 4 of 5

4. (no tricks) Who is best known for his work at The Globe Theatre? Hint

Philip Henslow

Henrik Ibsen

William Shakespeare

Christopher Marlowe

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Question 5 of 5

5. What was the first theatre in England called? Hint

The Curtain

The Globe

The Theatre

The Rose

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the first actor appear on stage?

Answer: 534 BC

Thespis was the first actor.

2. Who wrote THE POETICS?

Answer: Aristotle

3. From what Greek word do we get the word COMEDY?

Answer: komos

Komos-comedy, tragos-tragedy

4. (no tricks) Who is best known for his work at The Globe Theatre?

Answer: William Shakespeare

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5. What was the first theatre in England called?

Answer: The Theatre

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