About this Study Set
This study set covers Drama & Performance through
18 practice questions.
A collection of factual questions about theaters, performance styles, and origins of drama around the world. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Global Drama and Performance Trivia study set below.
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1
In which city is the famous Globe Theatre, historically associated with William Shakespeare, located?
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A
Paris
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B
London
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C
New York
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D
Rome
2
The Sydney Opera House, an iconic performing arts center, is located in which country?
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A
New Zealand
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B
Australia
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C
Canada
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D
South Africa
3
Kabuki is a traditional form of theater that originated in which country?
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A
Japan
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B
China
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C
Thailand
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D
South Korea
4
The ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus is famous for what physical property?
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A
Its massive swimming pool
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B
Its incredible acoustics
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C
Its retractable roof
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D
Its underground tunnel system
5
Broadway, the world-renowned theater district, is located in which United States city?
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A
Chicago
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B
Los Angeles
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C
New York City
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D
Miami
6
The Bolshoi Theatre, famous for ballet and opera, is located in the capital of which country?
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A
Germany
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B
Russia
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C
Poland
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D
Ukraine
7
What is the name of the traditional Italian form of improvised comedy known as 'commedia dell'arte'?
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A
Opera Buffa
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B
Commedia dell'arte
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C
Pantomime
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D
Puppetry
8
The Teatro alla Scala, one of the most famous opera houses in the world, is located in which Italian city?
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A
Rome
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B
Venice
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C
Milan
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D
Florence
9
Wayang Kulit, a traditional form of shadow puppetry, is a cultural staple of which country?
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A
Indonesia
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B
Brazil
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C
Egypt
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D
Norway
10
Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the amphitheater?
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A
Egyptians
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B
Romans
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C
Mayans
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D
Vikings
11
The West End is a major theater district located in which city?
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A
London
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B
Dublin
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C
Edinburgh
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D
Manchester
12
Peking Opera is a traditional form of Chinese performance art that originated in which city?
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A
Shanghai
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B
Beijing
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C
Hong Kong
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D
Guangzhou
13
The Colosseum in Rome was primarily used for what type of public performance in ancient times?
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A
Ballet
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B
Gladiatorial contests
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C
Political speeches
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D
Puppet shows
14
Which country is the birthplace of the traditional masked dance-drama known as 'Khon'?
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A
Thailand
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B
Vietnam
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C
Laos
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D
Cambodia
15
The Palais Garnier is a famous opera house located in which European capital?
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A
Madrid
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B
Paris
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C
Vienna
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D
Berlin
16
Noh theater is a classical dance-drama that has been performed in Japan since which century?
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A
5th century
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B
14th century
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C
19th century
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D
20th century
17
The Royal Shakespeare Company is based in which English town, the birthplace of Shakespeare?
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A
Stratford-upon-Avon
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B
Oxford
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C
Cambridge
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D
Bath
18
Flamenco is a style of song, dance, and music that originated in which region of Spain?
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A
Andalusia
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B
Catalonia
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C
Galicia
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D
Basque Country
