Re-creation as Recreation

Question 1

When was the US Civil war? (start to end year)

Answer 1

1861-1865

Question 2

American Renaissance fairs were more for _ and European ones were more for _

Answer 2

American: entertainment
European: education

Question 3

Which era do renaissance fairs typically portray?

Answer 3

Elizabethan era- Elizabeth 1 in England

Question 4

List 5 things/events at renaissance fairs

Answer 4

• jousting
• stalls selling renaissance stuff
• archery
• games
• animal rides/etc.
• in-character actors
• parades
• entertainers

Question 5

First renaissance fair

Answer 5

• 1963
• by Phyllis Patterson
• Los Angeles teacher
• set up small renaissance fair in backyard as a class activity