Greek Theater Quiz

Hopefully some of this stuff is on the quiz bc idek bc Ms. Ruh didn't tell us anything

Antigone is written by…

Sophocles

When was Antigone written?

442 BCE

600 BCE

Ritual worshipping Dionysus, dithyramb, only 1 actor

520 BCE

Addition of a chorus

499 BCE

Aeschylus performs the first tragedy

Who performs the first tragedy?

Aeschylus

Legacy

The tragic hero, the exploration of fate and free will, and the examination of moral dilemmas

Who were the 3 major tragedians?

Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides

Dithyramb

An ancient Greek hymn sung and danced in honor of Dionysus

Dionysus is the god of…

Wine and fertility (later theater)

Who usually completed Greek burial rituals?

Women

How many parts are there in Greek burial rituals?

3

First step of Greek burial rituals

Body is anointed with oil and washed (lamentation)

What is lamentation?

The first step of a Greek burial ritual meant to honor the deceased and express grief

Second step of Greek burial rituals

Funeral procession

Third step of Greek burial rituals

Burial or cremation

Were Greek burial rituals important?

Yes, not following these were considered an insult to human dignity

Purpose of Greek burial rituals

To free the soul and allow a peaceful transition into the afterlife

Tragic Hero

A character that represents the consequences that come from possessing personal flaws or being doomed by a particular fate

Hamartia

Tragic flaw that leads to a character’s downfall

Hubris

Excessive pride or self confidence

Catharsis

An emotional response following pity and fear that the audience feels for tragic heroes and their inescapable fate