Elizabethan Society: Leisure Timeline & Chronology
History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
6 questions
~12 mins
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A timeline activity focusing on key events related to leisure in Elizabethan society, designed to help students understand chronological development and the significance of leisure activities during this period.
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Elizabethan Society: Leisure Timeline & Chronology
Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Timeline of Leisure in Elizabethan Society
This activity explores significant moments in the development of leisure activities during Elizabethan England. Use the timeline below to place the events in chronological order and understand their significance.
Key Events:
- The opening of The Theatre, the first permanent playhouse, in 1576
- The popularity of bear-baiting and other blood sports during the late 1500s
- The establishment of public parks and gardens, such as the New River Company in 1607
- The performance of William Shakespeare's plays in London theatres, starting around 1590
- The publication of 'The Book of Sport' in 1598, promoting leisure activities on Sundays
Instructions:
- Arrange these events in chronological order.
- Write a brief explanation of why each event was important for leisure in Elizabethan society.
1.
Arrange the events in the correct chronological order and explain why each was significant for leisure in Elizabethan society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]2.
Compare the types of leisure activities in Elizabethan society and discuss what they reveal about social values. (8 marks)
[8 marks]3.
Outline how leisure activities in Elizabethan England reflected the social and cultural values of the time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Write a short paragraph explaining the significance of William Shakespeare's plays in Elizabethan society's leisure culture. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Analyse how the publication of 'The Book of Sport' in 1598 influenced leisure activities on Sundays. (8 marks)
[8 marks]6.
Compare leisure activities available to the wealthy and the poor in Elizabethan England. (6 marks)
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- 1/1/2026
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