Medieval Crime Flashcards
1
Q
What is blasphemy?
A
A crime against the church
2
Q
What does blasphemy involve?
A
Insulting a religion – Christianity
3
Q
What is the main focus of hunting/poaching?
A
Illegal hunting of animals or cutting down trees
4
Q
What were the Forest Laws?
A
All forests were the king’s and his property
5
Q
What type of crime is hunting or poaching classified as?
A
A crime against authority
6
Q
What activities are considered poaching?
A
- Cutting down trees for fuel or building
- Hunting deer or other animals for food
