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Pre industrial britain and recreation Quiz

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

There was no transport/communication

b)

It was a city sport

c)

It required expensive equipment

d)

It was only for the upper class

2.

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

a)

Highly educated

b)

Illiterate

c)

University graduates

d)

Teachers

3.

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

a)

It was traditional

b)

They had no money for equipment

c)

It was the only material available

d)

It was more fun

4.

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

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

a)

Women

b)

Children

c)

Men

d)

Elderly

6.

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

a)

To win money

b)

To learn new skills

c)

To travel to cities

d)

To read books

7.

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

a)

Horse and cart to other courts

b)

Educated

c)

Played amongst friends

d)

Women in home / family

8.

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

a)

court

1.

wealthy

b)

frequent

2.

not restricted by time / work

c)

non-violent

3.

played amongst friends / upper class

9.

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

a)

True

b)

False