Topic 3 Popular Entertainment

Question 1

What were 3 forms of entertainment only enjoyed by the rich?

Answer 1

Hunting
Hawking
Archery

Question 2

Where did nobles hunt?

Answer 2

Had their own deer parks

Question 3

What did hawking involve?

Answer 3

Trained falcon/hawk to kill prey and return

Question 4

What were 3 forms of entertainment enjoyed by all classes?

Answer 4

Dancing
Music and singing
Ball games

Question 5

What were 2 ball games enjoyed by all classes?

Answer 5

Bowls and skittles

Question 6

Which ball game became popular with the rich?

Answer 6

Tennis

Question 7

What ball game was popular with the lower classes?

Answer 7

Football

Question 8

What were 2 types of cruel sports?

Answer 8

Bear/bull baiting
Cockfighting

Question 9

Who did cruel sports entertain?

Answer 9

Everyone in society

Question 10

What was cockfighting?

Answer 10

Pair of birds fight in cockfighting pit, bet on by spectators

Question 11

What was bear baiting?

Answer 11

Bear chained to wooden stake and attacked by dogs, spectators bet on how long dog would survive

Question 12

What were bands of strolling players?

Answer 12

Wandering bands of players (actors) touring countryside

Question 13

Where did bands of strolling players perform?

Answer 13

Town/village squares on portable stages

Question 14

Who enjoyed watching bands of strolling players?

Answer 14

Lower classes

Question 15

What did the authorities fear bands of strolling players performing plays would encourage?

Answer 15

Rebellion and disobedience

Question 16

What led to the formation of theatre companies?

Answer 16

1572 law that banned strolling players unless they had a license

Question 17

What were theatre companies set up with?

Answer 17

Financial support and patronage from nobility

Question 18

What were 2 examples of theatre companies?

Answer 18

The Queens Men (formed 1583)
Lord Chamberlains men (formed 1594)

Question 19

Why were permanent theatres built?

Answer 19

Theatre companies grew in popularity (performed for queen and court)

Question 20

What was the first purpose-built theatre in London since Roman times?

Answer 20

The Theatre 1576

Question 21

When was the Globe opened?

Answer 21

1599

Question 22

What were 3 design features of theatres?

Answer 22

Round/octagonal shape
Open space in centre
Raised stage

Question 23

Why were plays performed in the afternoon?

Answer 23

Daylight

Question 24

How was the starting time of plays announced?

Answer 24

Flag flown/cannon sounded

Question 25

Why were **ticket prices cheap**?

Answer 25

**Poor stand** in **roofless central Pit**

Question 26

Who were **all parts in plays played by**?

Answer 26

**Men**

Question 27

Who were **2 popular actors**?

Answer 27

**Richard Burbage (tragic)** **Thomas Pope (comic)**

Question 28

Who were **2 playwrights**?

Answer 28

**Shakespeare** **Christopher Marlowe**

Question 29

How **many plays** did **Shakespeare write**?

Answer 29

At least **37**

Question 30

What was **Christopher Marlowe most known for**?

Answer 30

**Writing tragedies**

Question 31

What were **3 reasons** for **support** of the **theatre**?

Answer 31

**Cheap** and **popular** **Message** of **obedience/loyalty** to **queen** **Gripping storylines**

Question 32

Which **2 groups opposed the theatre**?

Answer 32

**Authorities** **Puritans**

Question 33

Why did the **authorities oppose the theatre**?

Answer 33

**Attracted beggars, pickpockets** and **spread disease**

Question 34

Why did the **puritans oppose the theatre**?

Answer 34

**Work of devil**, lacked **decency** and **morals**, encouraged **sinful lifestyle**