Elizabethan Society: Leisure - Cause and Consequence

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of leisure activities in Elizabethan society, designed to develop students' understanding of social history and historical analysis.

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Elizabethan Society: Leisure - Cause and Consequence

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Introduction to Elizabethan Leisure

Source A: A letter from a nobleman describing leisure activities

'On Sundays, we often gather in the town square to watch plays and participate in dances. Hunting and hawking are also popular among the gentry.' Provenance: Letter from Sir William Cecil to a friend, 1595.

1.
Explain why leisure activities such as theatre and hunting became popular in Elizabethan society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare leisure activities among different social classes in Elizabethan society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes of Leisure Activities

Source B: A historian's view on leisure in Elizabethan England

'The rise of prosperity and stability in Elizabethan England contributed significantly to the growth of leisure activities, as people had more free time and disposable income.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 2000.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to increased leisure activities in Elizabethan society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic factors influenced leisure activities in Elizabethan England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Leisure

Source C: A social commentator's view on leisure in Elizabethan society

'Leisure activities fostered cultural growth and unity, but also led to social tensions when resources were scarce or activities became too rowdy.' Provenance: 17th-century commentary.

1.
Explain the positive impacts of leisure activities on Elizabethan society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the social tensions caused by leisure activities with their benefits in Elizabethan England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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