Crime and Punishment Key Words Flashcards
1
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Tithing
A
group of 10 men who were all responsible for their behaviour
2
Q
Hue and cry
A
calling out loudly for help, anyone who heard the call was obliged to help chase the criminal
3
Q
Trial by Ordeal
A
a way for God to decide if the criminal is guilty, if they couldn’t decide normally
4
Q
Wergild
A
a type of compensation paid to victims or their families based on social status
5
Q
Heresy
A
when you believe in a different religion to your monarch
6
Q
Vagabonds
A
people who were homeless and went around the country looking for money
