In the Premodern World, the Line Between Work and Play

question 112

Multiple Choice

In the premodern world, the line between work and play was not very clearly defined. Why was this the case?

• A) Religious beliefs prohibited this distinction.
• B) Too many people died young.
• C) People had fewer recreational options.
• D) Warfare occupied too much of people's time.
• E) People didn't have adequate technology for recreation.

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