History·Ancient Greece & Rome·conceptual
Greek theatre
Know that the ancient Greeks invented theatre, performing tragedies and comedies in large open-air amphitheatres with actors wearing masks — and that plays were performed as part of religious festivals honouring the god Dionysus, with audiences of thousands
Suggested ages 7–9
Evidence of understanding
- Explain that the Greeks invented theatre with two types of plays: tragedies and comedies
- Describe how Greek actors wore masks and performed in open-air amphitheatres
- Say that plays were part of festivals honouring the god Dionysus
Assessment prompt
If Greek theatre visited an ancient amphitheatre or saw a picture of Greek masks, could they tell you that the Greeks invented theatre and explain why actors wore masks?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.