medieval england c1000-1500

Question 1

what is the kings peace

Answer 1

Anglo saxons believed that it was the king’s duty to take care of law and order so people could go about their everyday lives knowing the law would be upheld

Question 2

how much of England became the ‘Royal Forest’ as a result of the forest laws

Answer 2

30%

Question 3

NORMAN LAW ENFORCEMENT (CHURCH COURTS)
when did the parish constable take over the chase after hue and cry

Answer 3

from 1250s

Question 4

why did the sherrif become unpopular in norman england

Answer 4

they were entitled to a share of the money which they exploited and squeezed money out of locals

Question 5

when did the black death hit england

Answer 5

1348

Question 6

when was the heresy law that introduced burning at the stake

Answer 6

1401

Question 7

when did Henry II reorganise courts and set up prisons until a judge arrived (Assizes of Clarendon)

Answer 7

1166

Question 8

when was the law that gave Justices of the Peace the power to arrest suspected heretics introduced

Answer 8

1414

Question 9

when did trial by ordeal end

Answer 9

1215

Question 10

what psalm was read to prove someone was cleric and avoid royal court (Benefit of Clergy)

Answer 10

Psalm 51

Question 11

when did offering sanctuary end

Answer 11

1536