Middle Ages/ Renaissance
What did the peasants perform for the upper classes? (MA)
a. Joke telling
b. Juggling/tumbling
c. Story telling
d. Dancing
b. Juggling/tumbling
What is the ethical belief that led to strict limitations on leisure and recreation?
a. The Catholic Work Ethic
b. The Protestant Work Ethic
c. The Renaissance Work Ethic
d. The Medieval Work Ethic
b. The Protestant Work Ethic
True or false: New England Puritans strongly influenced leisure time.
False
Which of the following was a huge problem during the Industrial Revolution?
a. Drinking
b. Gambling
c. Inequality in leisure for African Americans
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
By the late 19th century, this obstacle started to disappear, allowing children more time for leisure
a. School Hours
b. Strict Bedtimes
c. Church Obligations
d. Long Work Days
d. Long Work Days
What was the middle ages’ most popular leisure activity?
a. Sports
b. Dancing
c. Gambling
d. Cockfighting
c. Gambling
True or False, Anglican Clergy bitterly attacked Stage Plays, Church festival Gatherings, Gambling and bowling, considering them sinful and inappropriate
True
What would slaves engage in during their little free time?
a. Storytelling
b. Dancing
c. Singing
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What is one organization that was established during this time period?
a. Girl/boy scouts of America
b. The American Red Cross
c. NATO
d. The YMCA
d. The YMCA
True or False: During the 1880s-1890s Church leaders continued to condemn all forms of play
False
True or False: The Renaissance period placed emphasis on physical exercise and games.
True
Anglicans viewed pastimes such as hawking and hunting, holding fairs and markets, and reading “lascivious and wanton” books to be ______
a. Devilish
b. Productive
c. Spiritual
d. Educational
a. Devilish
1: What was established during the 1700s?
a. Theaters
b. The lottery
c. Bowling alleys
d. Concerts
b. The lottery
What was established during the Industrial Revolution for public use?
a. libraries
b. national/state parks
c. sidewalks
d. community swimming pools
b. national/state parks
In the Late 19th century, this hobby became popular and was often linked to outdoor pursuits
a. Photography
b. Painting
c. Writing
d. Pottery
a. Photography
What was most knights’ favorite leisure activity? (MA)
a. Hunting
b. Drinking
c. Fishing
d. Dancing
a. Hunting
From the 16th - 18th century, this group sought to limit or condemn sports and entertainment
a. The Catholics
b. The Lutherans
c. The English Puritans
d. The Protestants
c. The English Puritans
2: What was established during the 1700s?
a. Taverns
b. Night clubs
c. The Mafia
d. Speakeasies
a. Taverns
What did theaters usually turn into during the Industrial Revolution?
a. Burlesque
b. Comedy clubs
c. Movie theaters
d. All of the above
a. Burlesque
By the Late 19th Century, this college sport brought in crowds of 40,000 people
a. Basketball
b. Football
c. Rowing
d. Baseball
b. Football
The Renaissance sparked new interests in
a. Weaving/sewing
b. Agriculture
c. Philosophy
d. All of the above
c. Philosophy
Which Monarch established Great outdoor Gardens with admissions costs to “keep out the rabble”?
a. Henry VII
b. Charles I
c. James I
d. Charles II
d. Charles II
What could you have been arrested for in early New England?
a. Smiling/laughing
b. Not joining the church
c. Speaking against the church
d. Dancing
d. Dancing
Where were sporting events hosted during this time period?
a. Stadiums
b. Town halls
c. Resorts
d. Arenas
c. Resorts
Women began to participate in these activities through school and college physical education programs
a. Chess and Debate
b. Horseback Riding and polo
c. Gymnastics and Dance
d. Swimming and Archery
c. Gymnastics and Dance