The Ancient World - Greek Theatre

Based on notes you took and what you remember from today's lesson, answer the following questions:

1. How important was religion to the beginning of Greek theatre? Explain.
2. Who was Dionysus?
3. Describe the celebrations that took place in the city of Dionysia every year.
4. How did the Greek actors and playwrights show the audience where the action or location was, without creating sets?
5. Name four Greek writers.
6. List the problems you would encounter performing outdoors, in front of 15,000 to 100,000 spectators and how you can overcome these problems?
7. Explain the role of the chorus and why they were important.