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What was the role of the king in enforcing laws in Anglo-Saxon England?,The king had the final say on what became a law and what became a crime. He relied on his royal advisors and nobles to help him rule the country.
Who influenced the king's decisions on making laws in Anglo-Saxon England?,The wealthy advisors and nobles who owned lots of land and had influence over the king.
What was the punishment for a serf trespassing onto land owned by someone higher in society in Anglo-Saxon England?,"It was considered a crime and could be seen as poaching, which was punishable."
Why was there very little crime in Anglo-Saxon England?,"Most people lived in small, isolated communities where everyone knew each other, which deterred people from committing crimes."
How did local communities enforce laws in Anglo-Saxon England?,"They used Collective Responsibility, being responsible for the actions of others and taking action to find criminals."
Who was the official in each Anglo-Saxon village responsible for carrying out decisions made by local courts?,"The Reeve, who was highly respected and chosen by the community."
What role did the Church play in law enforcement in Anglo-Saxon England?,"The Church played a vital role in the community, and people believed that if they committed a crime, they would end up in Hell."
What was the punishment for poaching in Anglo-Saxon England?,"It was considered a crime, but for the serfs, it was a social crime as hunting for animals was often their only way to find food."
What were the three main beliefs about how the law should be enforced in Anglo-Saxon England?,"Community, Religion, and Status."
What was the responsibility of the victim in seeking justice for a crime in Anglo-Saxon England?,"The victim was responsible for seeking justice, and the whole community was expected to play a part in finding the criminal."
How was law enforcement organized in Anglo-Saxon England?,"The country was divided into smaller areas called hundreds, and each hundred had tithings responsible for the behavior of others. The Shire Reeve was responsible for bringing criminals to justice."
What role did religion play in law enforcement in Anglo-Saxon England?,"Religion played a significant role, as people believed that God had the final judgment over a person's innocence or guilt."
What was an oath in Anglo-Saxon England?,"An oath was a promise before God to tell the truth, and a person suspected of a crime could prove their innocence by swearing an oath."
What was trial by ordeal in Anglo-Saxon England?,"It was a way of testing a person's innocence or guilt according to the eyes of God, and it involved methods such as trial by hot iron, hot water, and cold water."
What were the punishments for crimes in Anglo-Saxon England?,"Punishments included fines, beatings, mutilation, branding, maiming, and capital punishments such as public hanging."
What was the wergild in Anglo-Saxon England?,"The wergild was a fine paid to the victim's family as compensation for the loss of a family member, and the amount depended on the social status of the victim and the murderer."
What were the stocks and pillory used for in Anglo-Saxon England?,"They were used for public humiliation and punishment for less serious crimes, acting as a deterrent to others in the community."
What were the corporal punishments in Anglo-Saxon England?,"Corporal punishments included beatings, mutilation, branding, and maiming, causing physical harm and pain to the body."
What were the capital punishments in Anglo-Saxon England?,"Capital punishments included public hanging, which was used for crimes such as treason and arson."
What changes did William the Conqueror bring to law and order in England after the Norman Conquest?,"He increased the power of the new Norman kings, built castles to demonstrate his authority, introduced the Feudal System, and implemented new forest laws."
Why did William the Conqueror introduce the Feudal System in England?,To establish his royal authority and ensure loyalty from the Anglo-Saxon people.
What were the consequences for peasants who tried to leave their village in Norman England?,"It became a crime, and they would be hunted down and known as outlaws."
What were William the Conqueror's new forest laws in Norman England?,"He declared large areas of the English countryside as 'Royal Forests' for hunting, which restricted access to common land for peasants."
What was the purpose of building castles in Norman England?,"To control the local people, demonstrate power, and symbolize the increased strength and authority of the king over law and order."
What was the punishment for crimes against authority in Norman England?,"The most severe punishment, death, was given for crimes against authority, such as rebellion against the new Norman rulers."
What was the punishment for murder in Norman England?,"A fine called the wergild was paid to the victim's family as compensation, preventing the victim's family from seeking revenge."
"What were the punishments for public disorder, such as drunkenness, in Norman England?",Public humiliation in stocks or pillory.
What were the punishments for theft in Norman England?,Fines and corporal punishments.
What was the punishment for forging coins in Norman England?,The hand of the person would be chopped off.
What was the punishment for arson in Norman England?,Public hanging.
What was the punishment for treason in Norman England?,Public hanging.
What were the punishments for crimes against property in Norman England?,"Fines, corporal punishments, and public hanging for arson."
What were the punishments for crimes against the person in Norman England?,The wergild for murder and corporal punishments for assault.
What was the punishment for poaching in Norman England?,"It was considered a crime, but the punishment is not mentioned in the text."
What changes did William the Conqueror bring to law and order in England after the Norman Conquest?,"He increased the power of the new Norman kings, built castles to demonstrate his authority, introduced the Feudal System, and implemented new forest laws."
Why did William the Conqueror introduce the Feudal System in England?,To establish his royal authority and ensure loyalty from the Anglo-Saxon people.
What were the consequences for peasants who tried to leave their village in Norman England?,"It became a crime, and they would be hunted down and known as outlaws."
What were William the Conqueror's new forest laws in Norman England?,"He declared large areas of the English countryside as 'Royal Forests' for hunting, which restricted access to common land for peasants."
What was the purpose of building castles in Norman England?,"To control the local people, demonstrate power, and symbolize the increased strength and authority of the king over law and order."
What was the punishment for crimes against authority in Norman England?,"The most severe punishment, death, was given for crimes against authority, such as rebellion against the new Norman rulers."
What was the punishment for murder in Norman England?,"A fine called the wergild was paid to the victim's family as compensation, preventing the victim's family from seeking revenge."
"What were the punishments for public disorder, such as drunkenness, in Norman England?",Public humiliation in stocks or pillory.
What were the punishments for theft in Norman England?,Fines and corporal punishments.
What was the punishment for forging coins in Norman England?,The hand of the person would be chopped off.
What was the punishment for arson in Norman England?,Public hanging.
What was the punishment for treason in Norman England?,Public hanging.
What were the punishments for crimes against property in Norman England?,"Fines, corporal punishments, and public hanging for arson."
What were the punishments for crimes against the person in Norman England?,The wergild for murder and corporal punishments for assault.
What was the punishment for poaching in Norman England?,It is not mentioned in the text.
What were the punishments for crimes against authority in Norman England?,"The most severe punishment, death, was given for crimes against authority, such as rebellion against the new Norman rulers."
What was the punishment for murder in Norman England?,"A fine called the wergild was paid to the victim's family as compensation, preventing the victim's family from seeking revenge."
"What were the punishments for public disorder, such as drunkenness, in Norman England?",Public humiliation in stocks or pillory.
What were the punishments for theft in Norman England?,Fines and corporal punishments.
What was the punishment for forging coins in Norman England?,The hand of the person would be chopped off.
What was the punishment for arson in Norman England?,Public hanging.
What was the punishment for treason in Norman England?,Public hanging.
What were the punishments for crimes against property in Norman England?,"Fines, corporal punishments, and public hanging for arson."
What were the punishments for crimes against the person in Norman England?,The wergild for murder and corporal punishments for assault.
What was the punishment for poaching in Norman England?,It is not mentioned in the text.