The Influence of The Church

Question 1

when was there a change and continuity in the churches role?

Answer 1

early 13th century

Question 2

benefit of the clergy

Answer 2

-only the Church was allowed to punish priests, and the Church did not execute people.
-some criminals tried to claim that they were priests in order to avoid the death penalty.

Question 3

sanctuary

Answer 3

-A place of protection from arrest within a church.
-accused had to leave country within 40 days

Question 4

why was the benefit of the clergy and sanctuary significant?

Answer 4

showed how the church operated an alternative justice system (outside the control of other authorities.)

Question 5

different types of trial by ordeal?

Answer 5

-trial by hot water / iron: if burn healed well, the person was innocent

-trial by water: if person sank, innocent

-trial by consecrated bread: for priests only: if choked, guilty