Popular culture (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What did Puritans believe about daily life?
What did Puritans believe about daily life?
Puritans believed in living devout and godly lives.
Why did Puritans oppose popular pastimes?
Why did Puritans oppose popular pastimes?
They viewed them as distractions from God and prayer.
What did Puritans want instead of entertainment?
What did Puritans want instead of entertainment?
They preferred praying, listening to sermons, and reading.
What were Puritans' views on the Church of England?
What were Puritans' views on the Church of England?
They wanted it reformed by God's word and the Gospel.
What are examples of blood sports in Elizabethan England?
What are examples of blood sports in Elizabethan England?
Bear baiting, cock fighting, and dog fighting were popular.
How were blood sports perceived by different classes?
How were blood sports perceived by different classes?
They were patronized by all classes and widely enjoyed.
What leisure activities did wealthy Elizabethans enjoy?
What leisure activities did wealthy Elizabethans enjoy?
Hunting, fishing, masques, feasts, and sports like jousting.
What did poor Elizabethans do for leisure?
What did poor Elizabethans do for leisure?
They watched tournaments and attended fairs and theatres.
How did Puritans respond to theatre's popularity?
How did Puritans respond to theatre's popularity?
They criticized it for wasting time better spent in prayer.
What censorship was introduced for theatres in 1574?
What censorship was introduced for theatres in 1574?
Plays needed a license and mayor's approval before performance.