John pound charity FR Poor Relief and Charity

What was the main reason for the difficulty in enforcing the poor law after 1572?

• Lack of government support

• Municipal apathy

• Insufficient funds

• Lack of public interest

What percentage of London charity was devoted to religious purposes before the Reformation?

• 30%

• 50%

• 45%

• 60%

What inspired merchants to give to charity by the end of the century?

• Desire for social status

• Fear of social disorder

• Government incentives

• Religious devotion

What was the primary way merchants contributed to society in the sixteenth century?

• By establishing schools

• By subscribing to the poor rate and bequeathing money

• By building roads

• By funding wars

What percentage of charitable funds in Somerset was concentrated in 9 percent of the parishes?

• 50%

• 60%

• 84%

• 90%

What was the purpose of the funds set up in major cities during the Elizabethan period?

• To build new churches

• To provide for the destitute and needy artisans

• To fund exploration

• To support the monarchy

How much money was donated for the relief of the poor during Elizabeth's reign?

• £10,000

• £50,000

• £68,479

• £100,000

What role did merchants play in social rehabilitation during the century?

• They ignored social issues

• They were virtual pioneers

• They opposed social rehabilitation

• They focused solely on profit

How much of the funds for social rehabilitation were provided by merchants in the pre-Reformation period?

• 50%

• 75%

• 93%

• 100%

During Elizabeth's reign, what was the increase in the merchants' share of funds for social rehabilitation?

• From 50% to 60%

• From 60% to 70%

• From 75% to 87%

• From 87% to 100%