Sports And Pastimes Flashcards
What is baiting?
Watching animals fight to the death, typically involving dogs attacking chained bears and bulls.
Bets were made on the outcomes of these fights.
What was cock-fighting?
A sport where cockerels attacked each other using metal spurs and their beaks.
Cock-fighting was popular among various social classes.
What role did inns and taverns play in Elizabethan England?
They were an important part of everyday life for the lower classes, often serving alcohol even at breakfast.
Taverns were social hubs for the community.
How did tobacco use change during this period?
Tobacco became increasingly popular but remained expensive, considered a treat when money was less scarce.
It was a luxury item for many.
What were some feast days celebrated in Elizabethan England?
Saints’ Days, Mary Day, and Plough Monday.
These occasions allowed for dancing and drinking in villages.
What types of gambling were popular among the lower classes?
Gambling on bear-baiting, cock-fighting, racing, cards, and dice.
This offered the promise of an easy win, especially for the poor.
What type of public events did men of all classes participate in?
Public wrestling matches.
These events often included gambling on the outcomes.
What types of hunting were popular among the upper classes?
Hunting deer and hawking (bird hunting).
The ‘fourth sort’ were more likely to hunt rabbits.
What is ‘Real Tennis’?
An indoor sport played by noble men, a cross between modern tennis and squash.
It gained popularity among the upper classes.
What leisure activities were popular at all levels of society?
Archery and fishing.
These activities were widely enjoyed across social classes.
What sports did gentlemen prefer?
Fencing, tennis, and bowls.
These activities were considered more refined.
What was the nature of fencing in Elizabethan England?
A sport enjoyed by noble men, undertaken with blunt swords.
It was a leisure activity for the upper class.
What musical activities were enjoyed by nobles and gentry?
Household musicians, madrigal songbooks, and organized musical evenings.
The ‘fourth sort’ sang ballads, reflecting a variety of musical interests.
How did the invention of the printing press affect storytelling?
It led to the publication of popular stories like Robin Hood for a new mass market.
Gentlemen, however, preferred translations of Greek and Roman texts.
Who were the primary participants in ‘Real Tennis’?
Noblemen only.
This sport was exclusive to the upper class.
Fill in the blank: The ‘fourth sort’ participated in _______ and football.
wrestling
This group engaged in various physical activities.
