New crimes in Norman England (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did William I introduce the Forest Laws?
In which year did William I introduce the Forest Laws?
1072
What percentage of English land became 'royal forest' under the Forest Laws?
What percentage of English land became 'royal forest' under the Forest Laws?
30%
What were 'royal forests' under Norman law?
What were 'royal forests' under Norman law?
Any lands designated as hunting preserves
Who was permitted to hunt in royal forests?
Who was permitted to hunt in royal forests?
Those who could afford hunting licenses
Which activity became illegal in royal forests under the Forest Laws?
Which activity became illegal in royal forests under the Forest Laws?
Collecting wood without authorization
What punishment did Norman law introduce for participation in rebellions?
What punishment did Norman law introduce for participation in rebellions?
The death penalty
How did William respond to areas where rebellions had occurred?
How did William respond to areas where rebellions had occurred?
He destroyed farmland and livestock
Approximately how many people died from starvation due to William's response to rebellions?
Approximately how many people died from starvation due to William's response to rebellions?
100,000
When did the murdrum fine apply?
When did the murdrum fine apply?
When a Norman was murdered & killer unknown
Who had to pay the murdrum fine?
Who had to pay the murdrum fine?
The entire hundred
How substantial was the murdrum fine?
How substantial was the murdrum fine?
Several years' income for a family
What message did the murdrum fine reinforce about Norman and Anglo-Saxon lives?
What message did the murdrum fine reinforce about Norman and Anglo-Saxon lives?
Norman lives were more valuable