History of Puppetry

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Which country is considered the birthplace of puppetry?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Egypt

  4. Greece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Puppetry is believed to have originated in India around 2000 BC.

What is the earliest known form of puppetry?

  1. Shadow puppets

  2. Marionettes

  3. Rod puppets

  4. Hand puppets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shadow puppets are the earliest known form of puppetry, dating back to ancient China.

What is the most popular type of puppetry in India?

  1. Kathputli

  2. Marionettes

  3. Rod puppets

  4. Hand puppets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathputli is the most popular type of puppetry in India, originating in Rajasthan.

Which Indian puppetry tradition is known for its large, colorful puppets and elaborate stage sets?

  1. Kathputli

  2. Marionettes

  3. Rod puppets

  4. Yakshagana Puppetry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yakshagana Puppetry is known for its large, colorful puppets and elaborate stage sets.

Who is considered the father of modern puppetry?

  1. Sergei Obraztsov

  2. Jim Henson

  3. Bunraku

  4. Peter Schumann


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sergei Obraztsov is considered the father of modern puppetry for his innovative approach to the art form.

Which puppetry tradition is known for its intricate, hand-carved wooden puppets?

  1. Bunraku

  2. Wayang Kulit

  3. Kathputli

  4. Marionettes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bunraku is a Japanese puppetry tradition known for its intricate, hand-carved wooden puppets.

What is the name of the traditional Indonesian shadow puppet theater?

  1. Wayang Kulit

  2. Kathputli

  3. Bunraku

  4. Marionettes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wayang Kulit is the traditional Indonesian shadow puppet theater.

Which puppetry tradition is known for its large, rod-operated puppets?

  1. Bunraku

  2. Wayang Kulit

  3. Kathputli

  4. Marionettes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marionettes are a type of puppetry known for their large, rod-operated puppets.

What is the name of the traditional Japanese puppet theater?

  1. Bunraku

  2. Wayang Kulit

  3. Kathputli

  4. Marionettes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bunraku is the traditional Japanese puppet theater.

Which puppetry tradition is known for its glove puppets and satirical performances?

  1. Punch and Judy

  2. Kathputli

  3. Bunraku

  4. Wayang Kulit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punch and Judy is a traditional English puppetry tradition known for its glove puppets and satirical performances.

What is the name of the traditional Chinese shadow puppet theater?

  1. Wayang Kulit

  2. Kathputli

  3. Bunraku

  4. Piyingxi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Piyingxi is the traditional Chinese shadow puppet theater.

Which puppetry tradition is known for its intricate, carved wooden puppets and elaborate stage sets?

  1. Bunraku

  2. Wayang Kulit

  3. Kathputli

  4. Marionettes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bunraku is a Japanese puppetry tradition known for its intricate, carved wooden puppets and elaborate stage sets.

What is the name of the traditional Indian string puppet theater?

  1. Kathputli

  2. Bunraku

  3. Wayang Kulit

  4. Marionettes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathputli is the traditional Indian string puppet theater.

Which puppetry tradition is known for its large, colorful puppets and elaborate stage sets?

  1. Kathputli

  2. Marionettes

  3. Rod puppets

  4. Yakshagana Puppetry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yakshagana Puppetry is known for its large, colorful puppets and elaborate stage sets.

What is the name of the traditional Turkish shadow puppet theater?

  1. Karagöz

  2. Wayang Kulit

  3. Kathputli

  4. Bunraku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karagöz is the traditional Turkish shadow puppet theater.

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