Elizabethan England Leisure Activities Quiz

What was a popular leisure activity for the Nobility in Elizabethan England?

• Football

• Real Tennis

• Wrestling

• Reading

Which of the following sports was off limits for women in Elizabethan England?

• Hawking

• Fencing

• Fishing

• Bowls

What was the aim of the football game played in Elizabethan England?

• To score a touchdown

• To get the ball in the other sides goal

• To hit a home run

• To make a slam dunk

What was a popular spectator sport for all classes and genders in Elizabethan England?

• Reading

• Baiting

• Wrestling

• Football

Which of the following was a popular pastime among the upper classes in Elizabethan England?

• Reading

• Baiting

• Football

• Wrestling

What was the name of the purpose built theatre that appeared in Elizabethan England in 1587?

• The Box Office

• The Red Lion

• The Rose

• The Globe

What did customers place their money in as they entered Elizabethan theatres?

• A jar

• A basket

• A bag

• A box

What instrument was regularly played at social events and official functions in Elizabethan England?

• Guitar

• Lute

• Flute

• Drum

What was a popular pastime, especially among the young, in Elizabethan England?

• Fencing

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Dancing

What was the name of the formal dance that most people learned in Elizabethan England?

• Tango

• Salsa

• Gavotte

• Waltz