Crimes and criminals in medieval Britain (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Who committed most medieval crimes?
Who committed most medieval crimes?
Peasantry/those lowest in social hierarchy
Why was arson serious in medieval times?
Why was arson serious in medieval times?
Buildings made of wood & thatch
Poaching definition
Poaching definition
Hunting on land owned by others
Requirement for hunting in medieval period
Requirement for hunting in medieval period
Royal licence
Petty theft definition
Petty theft definition
Theft of low value goods (bread, ale)
Punishment for treason
Punishment for treason
Hung, drawn & quartered
Punishment for murder (men)
Punishment for murder (men)
Execution
Punishment for murder (women)
Punishment for murder (women)
Strangled then burned
Punishment for stealing crops
Punishment for stealing crops
Mutilation or hand cut off
Number of groups medieval crimes split into
Number of groups medieval crimes split into
Three groups
Crimes against the person examples
Crimes against the person examples
Assault & murder
Crimes against property examples
Crimes against property examples
Burglary & arson
Most serious crime against authority
Most serious crime against authority
Treason
Causes of medieval rebellion
Causes of medieval rebellion
Taxation or injustice affecting poorest
Fate of rebellion leaders
Fate of rebellion leaders
Usually executed