Unit 1 Lesson 6.7 Leisure and Entertainment

What were some leisure activities enjoyed by medieval townspeople?

• Sewing and knitting
• Fishing and hunting
• Cooking and baking
• Playing with dolls and toys

What were some games played by medieval townspeople?

• Hockey, rugby, and football
• Soccer, basketball, and baseball
• Tennis, golf, and cricket
• Badminton, lawn bowling, and blind man's bluff

What were some social activities enjoyed by medieval townspeople?

• Sculpting and carving
• Playing card games and dancing
• Reading and writing
• Painting and drawing

What were some special days celebrated by medieval townspeople?

• Birthdays
• Anniversaries
• Religious feasts
• National holidays

What types of entertainment were provided during fair days in medieval towns?

• Jugglers, dancers, and clowns
• Circus performers, stuntmen, and sword swallowers
• Comedians, ventriloquists, and hypnotists
• Magicians, acrobats, and fire-eaters

What were some mystery plays performed by guilds in medieval towns?

• Historical events
• Bible stories
• Myths and legends
• Fairy tales

What types of religious dramas were performed in medieval towns?

• Tragedy plays
• Miracle plays
• Romantic plays
• Comedy plays

What did children play with in medieval times?

• Computers and tablets
• Video games and smartphones
• Sports equipment and musical instruments
• Dolls and toys

What were some games played by adults in medieval times?

• Poker, Blackjack, and Roulette
• Chess, checkers, and backgammon
• Risk, Stratego, and Axis & Allies
• Monopoly, Scrabble, and Clue

What was a popular, though cruel, amusement on Sundays and holidays in medieval times?

• Horse racing
• Animal baiting
• Dog fighting
• Cockfighting