Crimes and criminals in medieval Britain (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Who typically committed crimes in medieval England?
Who typically committed crimes in medieval England?
Peasantry and those lowest in society
Why was arson a serious crime in medieval England?
Why was arson a serious crime in medieval England?
Buildings were made of wood & thatch
What did hunting require during the medieval period?
What did hunting require during the medieval period?
A royal license
What items were typically stolen in petty theft?
What items were typically stolen in petty theft?
Low value goods like bread & ale
What was the punishment for treason in medieval England?
What was the punishment for treason in medieval England?
Hung, drawn and quartered
How were women executed for murder in medieval England?
How were women executed for murder in medieval England?
Strangled then burned
What was the punishment for stealing crops in medieval England?
What was the punishment for stealing crops in medieval England?
Mutilation or hand cut off
How many groups were medieval crimes split into?
How many groups were medieval crimes split into?
Three groups
What was the most serious crime against authority?
What was the most serious crime against authority?
Treason
What caused the poorest to rebel in medieval times?
What caused the poorest to rebel in medieval times?
Taxation or injustice
What happened to leaders of rebellions?
What happened to leaders of rebellions?
They were usually executed
Which crime category included burglary and arson?
Which crime category included burglary and arson?
Crimes against property