Topic Three Test Flashcards QE
Petty Schools
Boy schools from ages 6/7, They learned basic arithmetic, reading and writing. This was for the middle class
Dame schools
For girls from ages 6/7 they would be taught skills to run a home (e.g. baking, preserving, brewery and treating small injuries and ailments.
Grammar schools
For middle class after petty schools, only for boys from ages 11/12. The were taught Latin, Greek, French, Ancient and classical history, philosophy and Bible study.
Education for the poor
Learnt what they had to on the job
Education for noble children
Were taught by a private tutor. Boys learnt archery, horse riding, wrestling, swimming, fencing and other sports. Girls learned archery, music, dancing, horse riding and needlework.
University
For upper class children, or gifted lower class who were offered scholarships. They would be taught law and divinity, medicine, geometry, music, astronomy, philosophy and logic & rhetoric.
New universities
Elizabeth founded the Jesus College in 1571, and Sir Walter Mayhew founded Emmanuelle College
Literacy rate
1/10 to 1/4 boys because printing press more access to books
Nobility sports
hunting with dogs, hawking and fishing. Only noble men could take part in fencing and real tennis
Lower class sport
Lower class could hunt for things like rabbits, and took part in football which was often played between two villages.
All classes sports
They would all take part in swimming and wrestling but the classes would never mix.
Spectator sports
Gambling was very popular however puritans were against it and other activities that occurred on a sunday. Bull and bear baiting, wrestling and cockfighting would be gambled on
sheep farming
It was more profitable for farmers because they didn’t have to employ labourers. Lots of labourers lost land and their homes. The land rent was increased so farmers could no longer afford it
1563 Statue of Artificers
Was to ensure poor relief was collected by making sure anyone who refused to pay the poor rates could be imprisoned
