Pre industrial britain and recreation Quiz

According to the worksheet, why was Mob Football played in rural or local areas?

• There was no transport/communication

• It was a city sport

• It required expensive equipment

• It was only for the upper class

Which of the following best describes the literacy level of peasants who played Mob Football?

• Highly educated

• Illiterate

• University graduates

• Teachers

Why did peasants use a pig's bladder for the ball in Mob Football?

• It was traditional

• They had no money for equipment

• It was the only material available

• It was more fun

Mob Football was a violent and physical game, not skillful.

• True

• False

Who was mainly involved in playing Mob Football according to the worksheet?

• Women

• Children

• Men

• Elderly

What was one of the reasons for playing Mob Football, as mentioned in the worksheet?

• To win money

• To learn new skills

• To travel to cities

• To read books

Which of the following is a cultural link for the social characteristic 'Complex / written' in Real Tennis?

• Horse and cart to other courts

• Educated

• Played amongst friends

• Women in home / family

Match the following social characteristics of Real Tennis to their corresponding cultural links:

• not restricted by time / work

• frequent

• wealthy

• court

• played amongst friends / upper class

• non-violent

Real Tennis was a male dominated activity, with women primarily in the home or family.

• True

• False