Leisure, education, and the problem of the poor

Cards (30)

  • What was the time period referred to as Elizabeth's Golden Age?

    1558-1603
  • What were the main leisure activities in Elizabethan society?

    • Sport
    • Pastimes
    • Theatre
    • Storytelling
    • Music
  • What were some of the feast days celebrated in Elizabethan society?

    Easter, May Day, and Plough Monday
  • How did hunting differ among social classes in Elizabethan society?

    Upper classes hunted deer, while the poorer classes hunted rabbits
  • What sports and pastimes were popular across all levels of Elizabethan society?

    • Archery
    • Fishing
    • Wrestling
    • Running
    • Handball
  • What role did storytelling play in Elizabethan society?

    It was important in the lives of the majority, often featuring religious themes
  • What was the significance of Robin Hood stories in Elizabethan society?

    They reflected important political ideas
  • How did musicians contribute to entertainment in Elizabethan households?

    They provided household entertainment and organized musical evenings
  • What were the characteristics of early Elizabethan theatres?

    • Two-level structures
    • Audience could eat and drink during performances
    • Audience expressed opinions through clapping and hissing
    • Performances were often in taverns and temporary locations
  • What was the first London theatre opened in 1577?

    The Curtain
  • What was the role of the Earl of Leicester in the development of theatre in London?

    He commissioned performances for the growing population
  • Who were the prominent Elizabethan playwrights mentioned in the material?

    Marlowe and Shakespeare
  • What was the public's attitude towards theatre during Elizabeth's reign?

    Some opposed it, fearing it would encourage idleness and disorder
  • How did Queen Elizabeth I's attitude towards theatre evolve?

    She was opposed to it but showed pleasure in performances
  • When did Shakespeare write his first play?

    Around 1590
  • What were the types of schools available in Elizabethan England?
    • Grammar schools
    • Public schools
    • Home education
    • Universities
  • What was the primary focus of education in Elizabethan grammar schools?

    Latin and Greek studies
  • What was a common practice in Elizabethan schools regarding discipline?

    Harsh discipline, often using a birch rod
  • Who primarily received education in Elizabethan society?

    Well-off boys, with some bright lower-class boys receiving support
  • What were some reasons for the increase in poverty during the Elizabethan era?

    Harvest failures, unemployment, inflation, and closure of monasteries
  • What were the attitudes and policies towards the poor in Elizabethan society?

    • Vagabonds were often punished
    • New laws were introduced to help the poor
    • There was a general fear of public disorder
  • What was the impact of inflation during the Elizabethan era?

    It led to rising prices and increased poverty
  • How did the closure of monasteries contribute to poverty?

    It reduced the support systems for the poor
  • How did the increase in literacy affect education during Elizabeth's reign?

    More people recognized the benefits of education, leading to increased school attendance
  • What was the significance of social mobility in Elizabethan education?

    It allowed individuals from humble backgrounds to rise in society through education
  • What subjects were taught at universities during the Elizabethan era?

    Grammar, rhetoric, dialectic, logic, poetry, and music
  • What was the role of private tutors in the education of the nobility?

    They educated children at home before sending them to grammar school
  • What was the typical age for children to start grammar school?
    Six or seven years old
  • How did the education of girls differ from that of boys in Elizabethan society?

    Girls were often taught at home, with fewer opportunities for formal education
  • What challenges did children face in obtaining an education during the Elizabethan era?

    Poverty, lack of access to schools, and harsh discipline in schools