Characteristics of sporting recreation PRE INDUSTRIAL Flashcards

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What are the 4Cs

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Cruel
Clear class division
Countryside
Communication

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Why was there a lack of sport/ games

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Limited communication and transport
Limited free time
Illiterate
Two tier society

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What was the feudal system

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Structuring society

Holding of land in exchange for service/ labour

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When was mob football played

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Played occasionally such as holy days e.g shrove Tuesday

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Why was mob football localised

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Due to a lack of transport

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What tier in society played it

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Played by lower class
Male dominated 
Violent
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What was real tennis or the sport of kings

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Tennis

High moral code, lacked violence, civilised manner, mutual respect

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Why was real tennis required technical demands

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To show superiority over the lower class

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What does patron mean

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Member of gentry who looked after lower class performer 
Put to participate in arranging competitions
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Why were popular recreation banned in the 19th century

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Involved gambling/wagering
Violent and unruly nature
Damage of property
Linked to alcohol consumption/drunken behaviour

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Characteristics of popular recreation festivals

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Occurred annually

Individuals organising rural, community festivals containing “athletic events” including running,hurdles and football

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