Life in the 1500's Quiz

Why did most people get married in June during the 1500s?

• Because it was the start of summer

• Because they took their yearly bath in May

• Because it was the only month with good weather

• Because it was a tradition

What was the purpose of carrying a bouquet of flowers during weddings in the 1500s?

• To ward off evil spirits

• To decorate the venue

• To hide body odor

• To symbolize love

What does the saying 'Don't throw the baby out with the bath water' refer to?

• Throwing away valuable things

• Being careless with possessions

• Wasting resources

• Losing a baby in dirty bath water

What was the reason for the saying 'It's raining cats and dogs'?

• A myth about animals falling from the sky

• A story about a storm

• Heavy rain causing floods

• Animals falling from thatched roofs

How did canopy beds come into existence?

• To create privacy

• To protect from bugs and droppings

• To provide warmth

• To add luxury to bedrooms

What does the term 'dirt poor' refer to?

• Working in agriculture

• Having a dirty house

• Living in a house with a dirt floor

• Being extremely poor

What was the purpose of a 'thresh hold'?

• To mark the entrance

• To prevent dirt from slipping outside

• To decorate the doorway

• To keep animals out

What does the rhyme 'peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold' refer to?

• Leftover stew

• A method of cooking

• A children's game

• A type of porridge

What was a sign of wealth when visitors came over?

• Owning a large house

• Wearing expensive clothes

• Having a lot of servants

• Hanging up bacon

Why were tomatoes considered poisonous for 400 years?

• They were rare and expensive

• They were associated with lead poisoning

• They were used in witchcraft

• They caused allergic reactions