Urban and Rural Culture Flashcards
What was rural culture based on?
Songs, ballads, plays and paintings
Why were there less records of rural culture?
Low literacy levels
What was the most popular in rural and urban culture?
Music / Reading
What were taverns used for?
Gossip, bargains, gambling and entertainment.
Where did people meet up?
Town square and taverns
What were the most common religious festivals?
May Day, Lent, Midsummer’s and All Saints/Hallows Day
What was a pageant?
Civil procession ran by guilds (Organisation that controls different groups), regulated by crown or government.
What were Broadsides and Ballads?
Single sheet of paper with words/news
What was the Book of Hours?
Christian devotional book, used to pray the canonical hours
How much did London grow by between 1500 to 1800?
60,000 to 1 million
Why was rural culture less sophisticated?
- Lower literacy levels
- Less access to books
- Smaller gatherings
What were the 5 main cultures of the 16th/17th century?
Gender, Geographical, Elite, Middling and Urban
What differences were there between Western Europe and the rest?
More economically advanced
Who made up the Elite class?
Nobles, landowners, government officials, wealthy and university scholars
What was enjoyed by elites?
Masked balls
