Structure of 17th century society

What was the nature of society in the 17th century?

• Hierarchical

• Egalitarian

• Democratic

• Anarchic

Which group was highest in the social structure in the 17th century?

• Nobility

• Gentry

• Merchants

• Yeomen

Which group made up the landed elite in the 17th century social structure?

• Gentry

• Merchants

• Professionals

• The poor

Who were included in the category of "The poor" in the 17th century social structure?

• Local labourers, vagrants, and beggars

• Merchants and professionals

• Nobility and peers

• Yeomen and master craftsmen

What percentage of the population belonged to the nobility and gentry in the 17th century?

• 10%

• 5%

• 2%

• 20%

What role did inflation play in the 17th century regarding the nobility?

• It increased the wealth of the nobility.

• It had no effect on the nobility.

• It contributed to the decline of the nobility's fortunes.

• It caused the nobility to gain more power.

Who were often members of the House of Lords?

• Gentry

• Nobles

• Merchants

• Farmers

What was the total number of gentry around the mid-17th century?

• 15,000

• 1,000,000

• 200,000

• 5,000

What roles did the gentry often aspire to ?

• JPs, constables, or judges

• Knights, barons, or dukes

• Merchants, traders, or artisans

What role did many second or third sons of gentry play according to Trevor-Roper?

• Farmers

• Lawyers

• Merchants

• Soldiers