Sport, pastimes and the theatre (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which noble leisure activity allowed both men & women to participate together?
Which noble leisure activity allowed both men & women to participate together?
Hunting
What made real tennis different from other noble sports?
What made real tennis different from other noble sports?
It was played indoors by men only
How expensive was a hunting hawk in Elizabethan times?
How expensive was a hunting hawk in Elizabethan times?
More than a craftsman's annual income
What made Elizabethan football particularly dangerous?
What made Elizabethan football particularly dangerous?
Men were frequently killed during play
Which sport brought together men from all levels of society?
Which sport brought together men from all levels of society?
Wrestling
What was the most popular spectator entertainment in Elizabethan England?
What was the most popular spectator entertainment in Elizabethan England?
Animal baiting
What equipment was used in cockfighting?
What equipment was used in cockfighting?
Metal spurs attached to roosters' legs
What type of plays dominated theatre at the start of Elizabeth's reign?
What type of plays dominated theatre at the start of Elizabeth's reign?
Mystery plays
What caused the decline of religious plays in the 1560s?
What caused the decline of religious plays in the 1560s?
The Protestant settlement
Which were purpose-built theatres constructed in the 1570s?
Which were purpose-built theatres constructed in the 1570s?
Red Lion and Rose
What were two professional acting companies called?
What were two professional acting companies called?
Queen's Men and Leicester's Men
Why was patronage crucial for acting companies?
Why was patronage crucial for acting companies?
It provided legal protection
Which instruments were popular in Elizabethan England?
Which instruments were popular in Elizabethan England?
Lutes, spinets, and harpsichords