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What is unique about the festival in Merida, Spain?
What is unique about the festival in Merida, Spain?
- It features only Greek tragedies
- All performances are by local artists
- Many events take place in an open-air theatre (correct)
- It is a month-long festival
How many people could the original Roman theatre in Merida hold?
How many people could the original Roman theatre in Merida hold?
- Around 5000
- Between 6000-8000 (correct)
- Over 10,000
- Up to 3000
What is the significance of the hillside location of the Roman theatre in Merida?
What is the significance of the hillside location of the Roman theatre in Merida?
- It allows for a larger audience
- It provides a scenic backdrop for the performances
- It keeps the sounds within the arena (correct)
- It helps to amplify the sound of the actors
What is the duration of the festival in Merida?
What is the duration of the festival in Merida?
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What type of performances can be seen at the festival in Merida?
What type of performances can be seen at the festival in Merida?
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Why is the Roman theatre in Merida an example of 'classical Greco-Roman design?
Why is the Roman theatre in Merida an example of 'classical Greco-Roman design?
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What is the advantage of the open-air theatre in Merida?
What is the advantage of the open-air theatre in Merida?
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What is the result of the excellent acoustics in the Roman theatre in Merida?
What is the result of the excellent acoustics in the Roman theatre in Merida?
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Who are some of the famous writers whose works are performed at the festival in Merida?
Who are some of the famous writers whose works are performed at the festival in Merida?
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What can be said about the audience capacity of the Roman theatre in Merida today?
What can be said about the audience capacity of the Roman theatre in Merida today?
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