Attitudes In The 16th century

Question 1

The supernatural

Answer 1

The belief in things that cannot be explained by science

• new superstitions arose due to the fear of witchcraft
• women were those most often accused of being witches

Question 2

Kingship

Answer 2

• The throne of England is passed from the king to their eldest son or daughter
• Kings and queens of England claimed that God had placed them in their position
• The royal family and landowners or nobles had all the political power
• Every day citizens had no say in the decision making of those in power

Question 3

Apperence

Answer 3

• Audiences in the 16th century would expect charachters with an ugly physical appearance to have ugly personalities

Question 4

Women

Answer 4

• Women were considered less important than men
• Men controlled the nation ( patriarchy) and controlled their wives
• The only way that women could have any power was through their husbands