Theater Through Time Test your knowledge on the rich history of theater with this engaging quiz! alina90 published on October 03, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing theater? Ancient Greeks Ancient Egyptians Ancient Romans Ancient Chinese 2/12 Who is often regarded as the greatest playwright in history? William Shakespeare Anton Chekhov Eugene O'Neill Arthur Miller 3/12 Which theater form originated in Japan? Kabuki Commedia dell'arte Opera Pantomime 4/12 Who wrote the famous Greek tragedy 'Oedipus Rex'? Sophocles Aeschylus Euripides Aristophanes 5/12 Which theater movement aimed to challenge traditional forms of theater in the 20th century? Avant-garde Realism Naturalism Expressionism 6/12 Which ancient theater did the famous plays of Shakespeare primarily take place at? The Globe Theatre The Odeon of Herodes Atticus The Colosseum The Teatro Olimpico 7/12 Which American playwright wrote 'A Streetcar Named Desire'? Tennessee Williams Arthur Miller Lorraine Hansberry Edward Albee 8/12 Which theater form relies heavily on exaggerated physical gestures and facial expressions? Mime Musical theater Absurdist theater Physical theater 9/12 Who is known as the 'father of modern drama'? Henrik Ibsen Bertolt Brecht Arthur Miller Tennessee Williams 10/12 Which musical revolutionized the Broadway scene with its rock-inspired score? Rent Les Misérables Chicago The Phantom of the Opera 11/12 Which American acting method emphasizes truthful and emotionally connected performances? Method acting Classical acting Commedia dell'arte Physical theater 12/12 Which is the longest-running Broadway show of all time? The Phantom of the Opera Les Misérables Cats Chicago
