popular culture in Elizabethan England Flashcards
How was music important in Elizabethan England?
-it could be enjoyed by the rich and the poor
-music was played in theatres and church services musicians would also perform at the marketplaces
How was dance important in Elizabethan England?
-common social activity
-Another activity that could be enjoyed by every class in Elizabethan England
How did the popularity of theatres change Elizabethan England?
Elizabethan England was now known as Merry England
Overall notes of theatres and drama in Elizabethan England
-attended by the rich and the poor
-Women were not able to perform so men performed both gender roles in the plays
At what part of Elizabeth’s reign did the theatres become popular?
during the second half of her reign
Before Elizabethan rule how were theatres and plays used?
They were used to teach the public about religion
How did puritans react to the change in the use of plays and theatres?
-They were unhappy with the change
-they believed the establishment of theatres encouraged immoral activities such as gambling
How did the government view theatres?
Controlled what the playwriters were writing because they were worried that their play write’s could spread pro-catholic and anti-government messages
Explain the sports and pastimes of Elizabethan England
-sport was a very popular form of entertainment
-“sophisticated” sports such as archery and tennis were played primarily by the wealthy
-more “violent” and “rough” sports such as football were played by lower classes
What were the popular superstitions and beliefs of Elizabethan society?
-many members of society believed in witches, ghosts and spirits
-many feared witches as it was believed that they cause illness and misfortune
What happened to the women who were accused of being a witch?
-if a woman was suspected to be a witch they would be exucuted
What was the role of the church in popular culture?
-it shaped popular culture for the lower classes primarily
-festivals and celebrations such as Easter and Christmas were held at the church with large gatherings and feasts
Who established the church of England?
Elizabeth I
Conclude the popular culture in Elizabethan England
Theatres, music, festivals, sports, and social gatherings helped bring people together, while beliefs in the supernatural also influenced their daily lives.
wealthy had access to more forms of entertainment, even the poor were able to join in festivals, theatre, and sports
