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Roman Theatre Review

Answer the questions below about Ancient Roman Theatre!

1. What is the architectural term for a building, usually oval, circular, or arc-shaped, that has tiers of seats rising from a central, open area?
   
   1. Stadium
   2. Gladitorium
   3. Amphitheater
   4. Roman theater
   
   Answer: This architectural term amphitheater describes a building that is usually oval, circular, or arc-shaped and has tiers of seats rising from a central, open area.



2. The Romans used the same plots from which prior civilization's dramas?
   
   1. Phonecia
   2. Greece
   3. Babylon
   4. Sumeria
   
   Answer: The Romans used the same plots from Ancient Greek dramas.



3. __________ are the permanent backdrops constructed in Roman theaters.
   
   1. Stone curtains
   2. Stone sceneries
   3. Scaenae frons
   4. Frons scaenae
   
   Answer: Scaenae frons are the permanent backdrops constructed in Roman theaters.



4. Which scene is not represented by the doors on the Scaenae frons?
   
   1. homes
   2. palaces
   3. temples
   4. pastures
   
   Answer: The doors of the Scaenae frons never represented pastures. However, they did represent homes, palaces, and temples, depending on the the type of drama being performed.



5. Most of the Roman tragedies that have survived until today come from which playwright?
   
   1. Terence
   2. Plautus
   3. Seneca
   4. Sophocles
   
   Answer: Most of the Roman tragedies that have survived until today come from the playwright Seneca.

You've completed this review of the theatre in Ancient Rome!