History // Medieval Times

Crime & Punishment

How justice worked in medieval times: trial by ordeal, trial by combat, the role of the sheriff; punishments including stocks, pillory, and dungeons; how different it was from modern justice

Ages
9 to 11
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Could the learner describe how criminals were caught and punished in medieval times and explain what seems unfair by today's standards?

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  • Describe at least two medieval methods of deciding guilt (trial by ordeal, trial by combat)
  • Name at least two medieval punishments and explain what they involved
  • Compare one aspect of medieval justice to how justice works today

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  • Medieval Pyramid of PowerRequired

    Medieval Times // Ages 7 to 9

    Must understand feudal society to contextualise medieval justice

  • The Medieval ChurchHelpful

    Medieval Times // Ages 7 to 9

    Church influence shaped medieval ideas about justice and punishment

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