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Dra Medival midterm
Midterm study guide for Drama Context 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Medieval - Who centralized medieval European? | The pope and Charlemagne |
| Medieval - what is the main language? | Latin which was used in the church |
| Medieval - What was the caste system like in Europe? | Lord, Vassals, Peasants. First time there was localization |
| Medieval - what was the high or late middle ages called? | Greater commerce because of the feudal system replaced by self-governing towns |
| Medieval - What is liturgical drama? | Developed out of liturgical music, musical groups respond to each other's song |
| Medieval - When is liturgical drama used? | Easter services |
| Medieval - why was vernacular drama preformed outside? | It was too complicated to be performed inside, the pope forbade people in the clergy to perform |
| Medieval - What is the cycle or mystery plays? | dramatizes biblical events |
| Medieval - When were performances performed? | it is shared with a large audience in the spring and summer during feast days |
| Medieval - how were cycles performed? | With 100 cast members and not annual |
| Medieval - what style were the plays in? | Verse, all comedy with serious concepts, episodic form, with music and a chorus |
| Medieval - who produced theatre? | Guilds, amatuers had to get their own costumes |
| Medieval - What are the two types of stage? | Processional staging on pageant wagons and stationary staging |
| Medieval - What is the Second Shepards play apart of? | Wakefield cycle |
| Medieval - What was the Second Shepards play made for? | The feast of Christ |
| Medieval - What is the second shepard's play known for? | it is the first comedy |