Middle ages c100-c1500 Flashcards
What is poaching?
Hunting wild animals on other peoples land without paying ‘hunting rights’
Name 4 crimes against the person
Murder
Assult
Public disorder
Rape
Name 3 crimes against property
Arson
Theft
Counterfeiting coins
Name 2 crimes against authority
Treason
Rebellion
What makes something a crime?
An activity that breaks the law.
What was the murdrum fine?
If an anglo saxon murdered a Norman + culprit wasn’t caught, a large sum of money had to be paid by the hundred where the body was found
What is a hundred?
An area of land
What was Henry II known for?
The king who accidentally ordered the murder of the arch bishop of canterbury
What does Henry II set up?
Prisons for those accused and awaiting trial
What did the royal judges do?
They visited the country twice a year to hear the most serious cases
What did Englands population in the 13th or 14th century grow more opportunity for?
Crime
What is continuity?
Towns that where still expected to help catch criminals. For less serious crimes, anglo saxon practices were still carried out.
Rats -> dead people -> more money wanters =
Statue of labourers.
50 years after the plague, people not allowed to change who they are working for.
Church -> peasants -> pope sad=
Crimes of heresay.
No longer legal to speak out against the church.
King -> treason =
High treason.
Not allowed to kill the king.
Did the overral capital punishment of crimes against authority increase or decrease?
Decrease
How much wealth did the church own in England?
⅕
How much did people have to pay to the church?
10%
What was the benefit of clergy?
If you were a member of the clergy, you were subject to the church law NOT the kings law.
Which king tried to limit the churches power?
Henry II
Which king upset the pope by trying to take over church power?
King John in 1215
What was a sanctuary?
If you were accused of a crime you could ask for sanctuary which meant you went to the church and asked for help from the clergy
