Why was swimming popular in pre-industrial Britain?

Cleanliness, Health and Survival

Combination of Oxford and Cambridge University

Which three characteristics define popular recreation?

Wagering, Local and Occupational

How did improved transport impact sport and leisure?

More trips to the seaside and football team away games

Why was Cricket such as good sport for all?

Increased health and was a summer outdoor sport

What is meant by industrialization?

Transforming the economy from rural to urban, Creating more office jobs

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1
The Clarendon report was published when?
1864
1865
1863
1862
2
Which class of people was far smaller in number than it is today?
Middle Class
Lower Class
Upper Class
3
Why was swimming popular in pre-industrial Britain?
Cleanliness, Status and Survival
Cleanliness, Health and Survival
Cleanliness, Health and Fun
Cleanliness, Health and Competitions
4
What is Oxbridge?
Old Oxford University
Old Cambridge University
Combination of Oxford and Cambridge University
A Bridge
5
Amateurism is known as what?
Not being very good at sport?
Playing sport for enjoyment?
Getting money for playing sport?
Being a working class footballer
6
Which three characteristics define popular recreation?
Wagering, Distant and City Life
Wagering, Local and Occupational
Wagering, rules and hard work
Wagering, Sport and Complex
7
Spartan can be defined as....
Giving children lots of opportunities
Poor or basic living standards
Life in the countryside
Living within your means
8
What percentage of people took part in football at least once a month?
7.9%
7.1%
7.3%
7.7%
9
How did middle class differ from lower class?
They owned horses
More opportunity for sport
Secure jobs
Better wages
10
1837-1901 is which period?
The British Empire
The Hanoverian Era
The Victorian Era
The Regency Period
11
How did improved transport impact sport and leisure?
Helped women to attend football matches
Brought people to the countryside
More trips to the seaside and football team away games
Quicker for getting groceries
12
Why was Cricket such as good sport for all?
Rules were easy
Enjoyable for all
Increased health and was a summer outdoor sport
Lots of positions meant more people could play
13
Which of these is known as a field sport?
Bear Baiting
Cock Fighting
Ratting
Fox Hunting
14
What is meant by industrialization?
Transforming the economy from rural to urban
Creating more office jobs
Owning your first home
Having a low wage

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