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In the theatre, the richer people sat in covered seats on each side, while poorer people stood in an open area, called the ______.
In the theatre, the richer people sat in covered seats on each side, while poorer people stood in an open area, called the ______.
pit
King Henry VIII was a keen ______ and was badly injured at a tournament in January 1536.
King Henry VIII was a keen ______ and was badly injured at a tournament in January 1536.
jouster
In Tudor times, all images of kings and queens were either ______ or drawn.
In Tudor times, all images of kings and queens were either ______ or drawn.
painted
Rich people watched ______ and danced to music.
Rich people watched ______ and danced to music.
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Tudor kings and queens wanted people to think they were powerful, rich and ______.
Tudor kings and queens wanted people to think they were powerful, rich and ______.
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Poorer people played an early type of ______.
Poorer people played an early type of ______.
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By 1595 in London, 15000 people a ______ watched plays.
By 1595 in London, 15000 people a ______ watched plays.
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The players carried, kicked and threw the ______ across land between the villages.
The players carried, kicked and threw the ______ across land between the villages.
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Jousting is a contest in which two men on horseback try to knock each other off their horses with a long ______.
Jousting is a contest in which two men on horseback try to knock each other off their horses with a long ______.
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Jugglers and acrobats travelled from village to village and entertained people for a few ______.
Jugglers and acrobats travelled from village to village and entertained people for a few ______.
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People also watched ______ fighting with dogs.
People also watched ______ fighting with dogs.
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Study Notes
Tudor Entertainment and Sports
- In Tudor times, the rich sat in covered seats while the poor stood in the pit to watch plays.
- By 1595, 15,000 people a week watched plays in London.
- King Henry VIII was a keen sportsman, enjoying archery, wrestling, tennis, and jousting.
- He was badly injured in a jousting tournament in 1536, being unconscious for two hours.
Portraits of Tudor Kings and Queens
- Since there were no cameras, images of Tudor kings and queens were either painted or drawn.
- These portraits were carefully controlled to show the king or queen's power, achievements, and wealth.
- Artists included symbols in the paintings to convey the desired message.
Entertainment for the Rich
- Rich people enjoyed private entertainments, such as musicians and actors in their homes.
- They watched plays, danced to music, and participated in jousting, hunting, bowling, and chess.
- Jousting was a contest where two men on horseback tried to knock each other off with a long pole.
Entertainment for the Poor
- Poorer people played an early form of football, where teams from different villages played against each other.
- The game was often violent and could last for many hours, with players suffering injuries.
- Poor people also enjoyed singing, dancing, fishing, and archery in their spare time.
- They were entertained by jugglers and acrobats who traveled from village to village.
Theatre in Tudor Times
- Watching plays at a theatre became very popular, with both rich and poor people attending.
- Theatres were usually round and didn't always have a fully covered roof.
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Discover how people entertained themselves in the past, from the rich to the poor. Learn about the games and activities they enjoyed, from music and theater to sports like jousting and early football. Take this quiz to see how much you know about medieval entertainment!
