crime and punishment

Question 1

trial by combat

Answer 1

(for the wealthy) the accused would fight the accuser (sometimes knights could represent)

Question 2

trial by ordeal

Answer 2

(for commoners) two options, trial by fire or trial by water

Question 3

trial by fire

Answer 3

hold a red hot iron or walk on burning coals: if the burn doesn’t heal in 3 days they are guilty.

Question 4

trial by water

Answer 4

put an arm in boiling water: if the burn does not heal in 3 days they are guilty. thrown in water (tied up): guilty of they float, not guilty if they drown.

Question 5

serious crimes

Answer 5

dealt by church courts (eg, witchcraft) or kings court (eg, treason). punishment= burnt alive

Question 6

minor crimes

Answer 6

dealt by village courts (eg, gossiping, nagging) punishment = scolds bridal