Chapter 2: Life in Tudor Times Flashcards
What were the different social classes during Tudor times?
The social classes during Tudor times were divided into distinct categories, including gentlemen, citizens, yeomen, and laborers.
Who were considered gentlemen during Tudor times?
Gentlemen were individuals from the upper social class in Tudor times. They were typically landowners, knights, or members of the nobility.
Who were Tudor citizens?
Tudor citizens were people who lived in towns and cities. They were part of the middle class and were merchants.
Who were yeomen in Tudor society?
Yeomen were a social class above the laborers. They were farmers.
Who were laborer’s in Tudor times?
Laborers were the lowest social class during Tudor times. They were farm or manual workers who performed physical labor for a living. Laborers had little social status.
How did social class affect Tudor homes?
Social class determined the size, layout, and furnishings of Tudor homes. The gentlemen lived in large houses, while commoners, such as citizens and yeomen, lived in smaller and simpler homes. Laborers often lived in cramped and basic cottages with limited recourses.
Who were paupers during Tudor times?
Paupers were individuals who were extremely poor and relied on charity for money. They depended on the assistance of others or institutions for their basic needs.
What was the Poor Law during Tudor times?
The Poor Law was a law implemented during Tudor times to address the issue of poverty and provide relief to the poor. It divided the poor into 4 categories: children, sick, fit, lazy.
How did the Poor Law attempt to provide relief to the poor?
The Poor Law introduced measures to provide relief to the poor. Pauper children were given work and taught a trade. Sick paupers were looked after in special homes. Fit paupers were given work (received food and drink as payment). Lazy paupers were sent to House of Correction
What was the House of Correction during Tudor times?
The House of Correction was an institution established under the Poor Law to punish and rehabilitate individuals who were considered criminals. It was a type of prison where individuals were subjected to hard labor and disciplined in an attempt to deter them from engaging in unlawful activities.
What were Tudor grammar schools like?
Tudor grammar schools focused on providing education in Latin and Greek literature. They were typically attended by boys from wealthier families.
What were some common school rules in Tudor times?
Common school rules included:
No being late
Not learning passage from Bible from heart
No Forgetting your books
No Hitting others
No Playing with dices or cards
No going to alehouse in lunch time
No losing your school cap
No making fun of others
No stealing, swearing, lying
No bringing daggers to school
What was the “birch” in Tudor schools?
The “birch” was a term used to refer to the punishment done with a bundle of birch twigs. It was a common form of discipline in Tudor schools and was used to physically discipline students who broke rules or were stupid.
What were the costs associated with Tudor schools?
Attending a Tudor grammar school required paying tuition fees, which varied based on the school and the family. Additional costs included the purchase of books, candles, and school uniforms. This limited education to some. (it was around 10 bucks for the books in one year, which is a lot more in todays money)
What were some forms of entertainment during Tudor times?
Some forms of entertainment during Tudor times included public executions, shin-hacking, blood sports, watching strolling players, attending football matches, participating in cudgel games, and visiting fairs.
