1. Topic 2: Life in Elizabethan Times
Lesson 3: Hardwick Hall
(16 mark Question)
Know the key content that you need to revise for topic 2
Understand the key features of Hardwick Hall.

2. What will be the structure of the mock exam?
There will be 4 questions:
The three 8 mark questions (questions 1-3)
The 16mark question on Hardwick Hall (question 4)
There will be no guidance on how to answer each question on the paper- you will need to go away and revise how to answer these types of question.

3. Question 4: Historic Environment
Question 4 is on the historic environment- an actual site chosen by the exam board. You use your knowledge of the site, and your wider knowledge of the Elizabethan England to write an essay that evaluates a statement. Hardwick Hall is a very good example of the rise of the gentry in the Elizabethan Age. The key thing to remember: Q4 is inviting you to reach a judgement- agreeing or disagreeing with the statement and using the site to support your answer.
EXAMPLE QUESTION: ‘The main reason for building a stately home in Elizabethan times, was to demonstrate the new status of its owner.” How far does a study of Hardwick Hall support this statement? Explain your answer. You should refer to Hardwick Hall and your contextual knowledge.
[16 marks ]
Demonstrate new status of owner.
Change in prosperity (wealth)
Changes in fashion i.e. design from medieval to Tudor
Conclusion
Information from page 62 of red text book

4. Resources for this revision session
Red Text Book: page 63 (fact file on Hardwick Hall)
Pink Text Book: pages and pages (comparison between Medieval and Tudor manor houses)
‘The Time Travellers Guide to Elizabethan England’ pp

5. Planning task FILL UP THE SECTION OF YOU PLANNING SHEET WITH DETAILED ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS.
Describe the new fashions introduced during Elizabeth’s reign.
How did these new fashions differ from Medieval times and why?
How are these new fashions shown at Hardwick Hall? i.e. the long gallery and large proportions/ furnishings
How and why does Bess of Hardwick’s status change during her life time? (HINT: Early life/ Mary Queen of Scots and Marriages)
How did Bess of Hardwick demonstrate this change in status in her home? i.e. Coat of Arms and her initials ES (Elizabeth of Shrewsbury)
How and why did Bess increase her wealth during her lifetime?
How does Hardwick Hall show Bess’ change in prosperity (wealth)?
You need to mention the purchase of windows and expensive features that show off her new wealth.
The class will be split into three/ and in pairs or individually students research and answer prompt questions in the correct section of their box.

6. Planning task Come to an overall conclusion
The class will be split into three/ and in pairs or individually students research and answer prompt questions in the correct section of their box.

7. Homework: Tuesday 4th April
Revision summary questions: Answer questions as part of your revision. Troubles at home and abroad. We miss a lesson tomorrow so please complete and bring to lesson as proof of revision.