Pre Industrial Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Class system
A
2 tier - rich = courtly, poor = popular
2
Q
Characteristics of courtly class lifestyle
A
- money
- lots of free time
- recreation at any time
- employed poor
- easy life
3
Q
Characteristics of popular class lifestyle
A
- very little money
- very little free time (agricultural calendar)
- recreation limited to holidays (holy days)
- worked for the rich
- harsh/physical life
4
Q
Sociocultural factors + characteristics of pre industrial Britain
A
- limited transport + communication —> events had to be local, specific to each community and used natural resources available to them e.g open land for mob sports
- widespread illiteracy—> rules were basic and local e.g unlimited no of players, no time limit, no officials in mob games
- harsh society —> activities were aggressive + male dominated reflecting a harsh society
- seasonal time —> long working hours meant recreation was occasional + restricted to annual events when breaks allowed participation
5
Q
Characteristics of mob football
A
- simple rule structure - local rules
- aggressive, violent
- played on holy days
- takes place in large areas of countryside
- men only
- wagering + spectators
6
Q
Characteristics of real tennis
A
- skill based game
- need equipment/facilities
- men only
- Complex game / rules - literacy
- played more regularly due to having more free time
- play against other upper class
7
Q
Characteristics of athletics
A
- lower class (messengers)
- running/walking across open land
- job related —> leads to recreation
- patrons (upper) pay more better life
- upper class get bragging rights + social status
- men only
- pedestrianism
