Pre- Industrial

Question 1

Characteristics of Pre- Industrial Britain

Answer 1

–Local communication and transport
–High illiteracy rates
–Harsh lifestyle
–Two tier system
–Lack of free time

Question 2

Define Feudal system

Answer 2

The way society was structured. Upper class and lower class

Question 3

What was the differences in sports for classes

Answer 3

–Upper class could write rules- more complex
–Sports were in more civilised manor
–Less violent
–Upper class had purpose built facilities and equipment

Question 4

Characteristics of Popular Recreation

Answer 4

–Occasional- On holy days
–Violent
–Local
–Simple rules
–Rural

Question 5

Characteristics of Mob Football

Answer 5

–BRUTAL- Based on force to show manliness- reflects harsh environment
–SIMPLE UNWRITTEN RULES- Passed on by mouth as most illiterate
–WAGERING- In hope of going from rags to riches
–POPULAR
–LOCAL
–OCCASIONAL- Traditionally on shrove Tuesday
–RURAL- Played in countryside

Question 6

Characteristics of Real Tennis

Answer 6

–Exclusive to upper-class males
–More complex rules
–More civilised
– Could be played more regularly
–Local
–More skill

Question 7

Define Popular Recreation

Answer 7

Were past times for the masses in Pre-industrial Britain