pre industrial britain

Question 1

socio cultural factors

Answer 1

limited communication
widespread illiteracy, lower class uneducated
harsh society for lower class
limited free time
feudal system
rural

Question 2

characteristics of popular recreation

Answer 2

long working hours, popular recreation was occasional and usually played on holy days.
limited transport so could only play locally.
basic rules due to illiteracy and used natural resources.
very aggressive and male dominated which reflected harsh society, lots of damage to property.

Question 3

what is mob football

Answer 3

an example of an activity played in pre industrial Britain which reflected the socio cultural factors. it is an unruly form of football played by the lower class.

Question 4

characteristics of mob football

Answer 4

local
simple rules
lower class
played on holy days
male dominated
violent
alcohol consumption
gambling

Question 5

what is real tennis

Answer 5

upper-class activity of the time, with strict rules and moral code

Question 6

characteristics of real tennis

Answer 6

complex rules
high moral code and lacked violence
lots of leisure time to play
purpose built facilities
ability to travel
skilful game