What Could A Tudor Man Buy? - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video tutorial explores historical currency values, detailing the conversion rates between pennies, shillings, crowns, and pounds. It discusses the wages of different social classes, including laborers and soldiers, and compares urban and rural earnings. The cost of living is examined through the prices of rent, food, and other goods, highlighting the affordability of basic necessities versus luxury items. Entertainment and armament costs are also covered, illustrating the economic landscape of the time. Finally, the video addresses income disparities between the working class, merchants, and nobility.

What was the value of 12 pennies in the historical currency system?

• A farthing

• Half a crown

• A shilling

• A groat

How much could a soldier expect to earn per month?

• Half a pound

• A pound

• Two pounds

• Three pounds

What was the cost of renting a bed in a shared bedroom per week?

• 6 pennies

• 4 pennies

• 8 pennies

• 2 pennies

Which of the following was considered very expensive during the time period discussed?

• A wooden spoon

• A loaf of bread

• A tankard of ale

• A pair of gloves

How much could a merchant expect to earn annually?

• A couple of pounds

• Over 100 pounds

• A few shillings

• A couple of farthings