Glossary

Question 1

Heresy

Answer 1

Religious opinions or views that contradict the official religion of the country

Question 2

Urbanisation

Answer 2

The growth of large towns and cities

Question 3

Agricultural revolution

Answer 3

Changes in farming practices such as new technology

Question 4

Industrial Revolution

Answer 4

When people begin to make goods in factories using machines

Question 5

Arson

Answer 5

Deliberately setting something on fire

Question 6

Treason

Answer 6

Betraying one’s country, especially attempting to overthrow or kill the monarch

Question 7

Witan

Answer 7

Advisors of the monarch

Question 8

Theft

Answer 8

Taking something without force or owners permission

Question 9

Robbery

Answer 9

Stealing something without permission but with force

Question 10

Burglary

Answer 10

Stealing from someone’s property

Question 11

Recant

Answer 11

To say you no longer hold specific beliefs

Question 12

Smuggling

Answer 12

Bringing goods into the country without paying import tax

Question 13

Hangman

Answer 13

The executioner

Question 14

Gallows

Answer 14

Structure used for hanging

Question 15

Incarceration

Answer 15

Imprisonment

Question 16

Infirmary

Answer 16

A place for sick prisoners

Question 17

Debtors

Answer 17

Imprisoned for debt

Question 18

Gaolers

Answer 18

Someone who guards prisoners

Question 19

Typhus

Answer 19

Disease carried by lice

Question 20

Gaol fever

Answer 20

Typhus

Question 21

Bridewell

Answer 21

Correction houses developed by Henry Vi

Question 22

Gaol

Answer 22

Jail/ prisoners

Question 23

Miscarriage of justice

Answer 23

Wrongful conviction

Question 24

Pious perjury

Answer 24

Juries attempt to reduce sentence from capital punishment

Question 25

Non custodial

Answer 25

Not prison

Question 26

Specialisation

Answer 26

Special units that focus on types of crime

Question 27

Terrorism

Answer 27

Use of violence and intimidation to gain political gain

Question 28

Highway robbery

Answer 28

Stopping coaches to rob passengers

Question 29

Fraud

Answer 29

Criminal deception intended for personal gain

Question 30

Aggravated burglary

Answer 30

Possession of a weapon during a burglary