The influence of the Church (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Period of Church influence in medieval England
Period of Church influence in medieval England
c1000-c1500
Main crimes tried by Church courts in 13th century
Main crimes tried by Church courts in 13th century
Moral crimes & Church practice violations
Church court punishments compared to secular courts
Church court punishments compared to secular courts
More lenient
Benefit of clergy definition
Benefit of clergy definition
Right to be tried in Church courts instead of secular courts
How to claim benefit of clergy
How to claim benefit of clergy
Read Bible passage to prove literacy
Who excluded from benefit of clergy
Who excluded from benefit of clergy
Women
Sanctuary definition
Sanctuary definition
Church protection from law at designated churches
Sanctuary time limit before outlaw status
Sanctuary time limit before outlaw status
40 days
Trial by ordeal definition
Trial by ordeal definition
God's judgment via physical tests to show guilt/innocence
Trial by cold water - sinking meant
Trial by cold water - sinking meant
Innocent
Trial by cold water - floating meant
Trial by cold water - floating meant
Guilty
Year trial by ordeal ended
Year trial by ordeal ended
1215