Understanding Elizabethan Society: Education
History
GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet explores the role of education in Elizabethan society, focusing on key vocabulary and concepts to deepen understanding of the period.
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Understanding Elizabethan Society: Education
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Grade GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
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Vocabulary and Concepts in Elizabethan Education
Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview
'In Elizabethan England, education was largely reserved for the wealthy and the upper classes. Grammar schools were established in towns for boys from noble or merchant families, aiming to prepare them for roles in government, the church, or as gentlemen.' Provenance: Historical textbook excerpt, 2000.
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Define the term 'grammar school' as it relates to Elizabethan society. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Explain why education was mainly available to the upper classes in Elizabethan England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the education opportunities available to boys from noble families and those from lower social classes in Elizabethan society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Outline the importance of education in Elizabethan society. (4 marks)
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Analyse how education reflected the social structure of Elizabethan society. (6 marks)
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