Exam 12: Then and Now Version Non-Western Theatre

One of the most common types of plays written in Africa during the post-colonial period is what those in Hollywood would call a "fish-out-of-water story." Sarzan by Senegalese poet _____ is one of the best known of this type of play.

The word ritual comes from the Latin word ritualis which means a _____ connected with human life and all that sustains it.

What is Bunraku?

Ritual ____ continue to play an important role in our lives today.

Many scholars agree that theatre grew out of…

In many ancient Islamic countries acting was outlawed. As a result, what type of theatre became popular?

Which type of opera used an orchestra made up of gongs, cymbals, lutes, rattles, drums, castanets, and a two-string violin?

In the nineteenth century, Great Britain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Italy divided Africa into territories. They introduced what type of theatre?

_____ by Kalidasa is one of the most revered and important Sanskrit plays.

Who was the first African to win the Nobel Prize for Literature?

Sanskrit drama is a part of the traditional theatre of _____.

What is modern African theatre that combines traditional African ritual and Western-style drama is called?

The pine tree painted on the back wall of traditional Japanese theatres symbolizes eternal life. Name one of the two types of physical Japanese theatres that have a pine tree painted on its back wall.

In India, _____ is the god of actors and dancers.

African theatre is usually divided into three periods. Which of these periods is the oldest?

Which type of Japanese theatre grew out of the dance-prayers of Buddhist priests?

Which type of Indian theatre is named for the ancient Indian language?

Of the three periods of African theatre which is sometimes called total theatre?

What is an onnagata?

Actors in China sometimes refer to themselves as children of the…