The influence of the Church (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which period did the Church hold extraordinary power in English society?
During which period did the Church hold extraordinary power in English society?
c1000-c1500
How did Church court punishments compare to secular court punishments?
How did Church court punishments compare to secular court punishments?
They were more lenient
What types of offences did Church courts primarily try in the 13th century?
What types of offences did Church courts primarily try in the 13th century?
Moral crimes
What did a person need to demonstrate to claim benefit of clergy?
What did a person need to demonstrate to claim benefit of clergy?
Literacy
Who was completely excluded from claiming benefit of clergy?
Who was completely excluded from claiming benefit of clergy?
Women
How many days did someone in sanctuary have before being declared an outlaw?
How many days did someone in sanctuary have before being declared an outlaw?
40 days
What two choices did someone claiming sanctuary have?
What two choices did someone claiming sanctuary have?
Face trial or leave country
In trial by cold water, what indicated innocence?
In trial by cold water, what indicated innocence?
Sinking
Which type of trial by ordeal was reserved specifically for priests?
Which type of trial by ordeal was reserved specifically for priests?
Trial by consecrated bread
In which year did the Pope order priests to stop administering trials by ordeal?
In which year did the Pope order priests to stop administering trials by ordeal?
1215
Which punishment was typical in Church courts for moral crimes?
Which punishment was typical in Church courts for moral crimes?
Public confession
Which Bible passage was commonly used to claim benefit of clergy?
Which Bible passage was commonly used to claim benefit of clergy?
Psalm 51:1