The Emergence of Sport in the 21st Century

Question 1

name 5 facts of lifestyle in pre industrial britain.

Answer 1

• Life was based upon a feudal system
• Class division occurred(making clear distinctions between upper & lower classes
• 80% of the population lived in rural areas
• More violence often occurred in the lower classes often due to illiteracy
• People lived a stagnant/static lifestyle with not much free time due to working on someone else’s or with their own agricultural farm

Question 2

Define Popular Recreations.

Answer 2

The sport and pastimes of people in Pre-Industrial Britain

Question 3

Name 4 factors affecting popular recreations.

Answer 3

• People knew little about the rest of the world(meaning less competition)
• No public education led to widespread illiteracy(especially among the lower class)
• Poor Nutrition led to short lifespans(especially in lower class)
• The variation of sport depended on the community(Real tennis only played by upper class)