5 Questions
Which Greek God is associated with the origins of Western drama?
Dionysus
According to the ritualism theory, what eventually birthed drama?
Both religious and quasi-religious rituals
What did women reportedly do in a ritual celebrating Dionysus?
Run through the countryside and tear apart animals
Which playwright wrote 'The Bacchae', a play that explores Dionysian rituals?
Euripides
During which century did less wild rituals celebrating Dionysus spread through Greece?
6th century BCE
Test your knowledge on the origins of Western drama in ancient Greece with this quiz! Explore the role of Dionysus and the evolution of drama from religious rituals. Discover how these ancient practices gave birth to the theatrical art form we know today.
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