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WorksheetsEdexcel A Level PE Pre Industrial Britain
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
The emergence and development of modern-day sport was influenced by which of the following factors?
Industrialization, urbanization, and increased leisure time
Decline in physical activity and rural isolation
Lack of organization and informal play
Decrease in population and technological stagnation
MOB games and popular recreations were enjoyed by which groups in medieval society?
Peasants and aristocracy
Merchants and clergy
Knights and scholars
Farmers and craftsmen
The characteristics of pre-industrial Britain influenced the activities played. Which group was most likely to restrict certain activities due to their social status and beliefs?
Landowners and aristocracy
Peasants
Merchants
Artisans
What was the average life expectancy during this period?
35 years old
50 years old
70 years old
25 years old
Which gender dominated society in the Middle Ages (400-1500 AD)?
Male
Female
Non-binary
Both equally
The UK population during the Middle Ages was almost totally rural.
True
False
How was sport organised in pre-1800s UK society?
By age
By social status
By gender
By region
Sport in pre-1800s UK was localised and reflected society at the time.
True
False
According to the passage, during which period was time for sport very limited and often restricted to Holy days?
The Renaissance
The Middle Ages (400-1500 AD)
The Industrial Revolution
The Modern Era
Fill in the blank: Sporting activities during the middle ages were divided by class, specifically ______ and ______.
Peasants and Aristocracy
Knights and Merchants
Farmers and Craftsmen
Clergy and Nobility
Which group played more individual and sophisticated activities such as Real Tennis?
Peasants
Aristocracy
Sport during the middle ages was local and used ready to hand materials.
True
False
Based on the images shown on the worksheet titled 'Mob Games,' which of the following best describes the main feature of mob games?
They are played by large crowds, often outdoors, and usually involve rough physical activity.
They require a game board and dice to play.
They are played on computers with internet access.
They are quiet games played with cards at a table.
Haxley Hood & Shrovetide Football is:
A traditional English ball game played during festivals
A type of modern soccer league
A famous cricket tournament in England
An annual rugby championship
What was the main purpose of combat sports in Britain?
Preparation for War
Entertainment
Religious Rituals
Physical Fitness
During periods of instability and war in Britain, why did all men need to be prepared?
Period of instability and war in Britain so all men needed to be prepared
Because of economic prosperity and peace in Britain
Due to advancements in technology and industry
Because of increased trade and cultural exchange
Who were considered Knights and participated in Tourney?
Gentry
Serfs
Merchants
Peasants
Which sport did peasants practice on Sundays and were required to own equipment for?
Archery
Football
Cricket
Tennis
Festival games were held on which special days?
Holy Days only (Shrove Tuesdays, Easter, Plough Monday)
Market Days only
Harvest Days only
Royal Birthdays only
Festival games were usually. Choose the correct option.
Local
National
International
What type of materials were used for festival games?
Ready used materials
Freshly bought materials
Expensive metals
Electronic gadgets
Who provided space, patronage, and often donated prizes for festival games?
Church
School
Government
Local Businesses
Gentry recreations required access to what?
Access to land
Access to water
Access to gold
Access to books
Which animal was important for gentry recreations?
Horses
Dogs
Cats
Cows
Gentry recreations included which types of games?
Individual and small sided games
Team sports only
Board games exclusively
Outdoor adventure activities
Gentry recreations included court based and ______ games.
sophisticated
outdoor
simple
dangerous
Which of the following best outlines the main characteristics of festival games in the UK before 1800?
They were communal, often linked to local traditions, and involved physical contests or skill-based activities.
They were exclusively for the aristocracy and focused on intellectual pursuits.
They were primarily religious ceremonies with no games or entertainment.
They were modern sporting events with standardized rules and equipment.
Which of the following best describes the characteristics of popular recreation?
It was often violent, local, and had few rules.
It was highly organized and regulated by national bodies.
It was exclusively for the upper class and required expensive equipment.
It focused mainly on individual performance and international competition.
Which of the following is an example of a popular recreation in pre-industrial Britain?
Ashbourne Shrovetide football game
Chess
Tennis
Cricket
