Ancient Music and Dance: Ancient History Films Trivia

Test your knowledge about ancient music and dance as depicted in historical films.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "The Ten Commandments" (1956), what instrument does Moses play during the Exodus?

  1. Harp
  2. Flute
  3. Lyre
  4. Drum
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient dance is featured in the film "Zorba the Greek" (1964)?

  1. Sirtaki
  2. Hasapiko
  3. Kalamatianos
  4. Tsamikos
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Gladiator" (2000), what type of music is played during the gladiatorial contests?

  1. Epic Orchestral
  2. Tribal Drums
  3. Choral Chants
  4. Electronic Music
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What ancient musical instrument is played by the character of Cleopatra in the film "Cleopatra" (1963)?

  1. Sistrum
  2. Harp
  3. Lyre
  4. Aulos
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Troy" (2004), what type of dance is performed by the Trojan women during the Trojan War?

  1. Pyrrhic Dance
  2. Korybantian Dance
  3. Bacchic Dance
  4. Dionysian Dance
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient musical instrument is played by the character of Orpheus in the film "Black Orpheus" (1959)?

  1. Lyre
  2. Guitar
  3. Flute
  4. Pan Pipes
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "The Passion of Joan of Arc" (1928), what type of music is used to accompany the scenes of Joan's trial and execution?

  1. Gregorian Chant
  2. Medieval Polyphony
  3. Renaissance Madrigals
  4. Baroque Orchestral Music
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient dance is performed by the character of Salome in the film "Salome" (1922)?

  1. Veil Dance
  2. Sword Dance
  3. Fire Dance
  4. Snake Dance
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "The King and I" (1956), what type of music is used to accompany the scenes of the royal court of Siam?

  1. Traditional Thai Music
  2. Western Orchestral Music
  3. Jazz Music
  4. Chinese Opera Music
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient musical instrument is played by the character of Nero in the film "Quo Vadis" (1951)?

  1. Lyre
  2. Cithara
  3. Aulos
  4. Hydraulis
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "Ben-Hur" (1959), what type of music is used to accompany the chariot race scene?

  1. Epic Orchestral
  2. Choral Music
  3. Electronic Music
  4. Traditional Middle Eastern Music
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient dance is performed by the character of Aspasia in the film "Pericles" (1971)?

  1. Pyrrhic Dance
  2. Korybantian Dance
  3. Bacchic Dance
  4. Dionysian Dance
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "The Ten Commandments" (1956), what type of music is used to accompany the scenes of the Exodus?

  1. Epic Orchestral
  2. Choral Music
  3. Electronic Music
  4. Traditional Hebrew Music
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient musical instrument is played by the character of David in the film "King David" (1985)?

  1. Harp
  2. Lyre
  3. Flute
  4. Drum
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film "The Last Emperor" (1987), what type of music is used to accompany the scenes of the Chinese imperial court?

  1. Traditional Chinese Music
  2. Western Orchestral Music
  3. Jazz Music
  4. Electronic Music