Chapter 2 Flashcards
Roman holidays increased from 50 a year in 100 A.D. to 175 in the 4th century. What were the holidays devoted to?
101 dedicated to theater, 64 to chariot racing, and 10 to gladiatorial combat
What influence did puritans have on leisure?
They frowned upon it
What were some early spectator sports enjoyed in America during the 17th century?
Horse racing, cock fighting, bull baiting (all from England)
After the Americans declared independence, what became major social centers for American males?
Taverns
Why did Romans have so much leisure time?
War captives made up the labor force as slaves
Starting in what period in the U.S. Did the sports craze begin that continues to dominate the leisure scene today?
By the Mid-19th Century
What Americas most popular form of leisure?
Watching TV. Americans spend 1/2 of their leisure time or 2.8 hours per day
Religious rituals including leisure as significant elements? (3)
Puppet shows
Parades
Festivals
Lower-class leisure activities? (3)
Festivals for public, not just upper class.
Public “baths” – Similar to spas and health clubs.
Large number of holidays.
Kabuki Theater gender discrimmination
Gender discrimination in leisure with only men both in the performance and in the audience
Muslim’s leisure time begins when? Because of?
sundown because of fasting during the daytime. Ends with a 3-day festival and feast
After the American Revolution (1886), what “low” forms of leisure became popular?
sports, dice, and drinking alcohol
How has basketball evolved?
break away rims and 3 points lines
How does sport leisure differ from other types of leisure?
front row seats, autographs, meeting players
What are some of the sports we associate with the affluent in our society today?
Tennis
Golf
