Medieval Crimes and Punishments

Question 1

Which crime would be punishable by death?

Accepted Answer

poaching

Question 2

What is it called when a someone shouts to call for help to chase a criminal?

Accepted Answer

Hue and Cry

Question 3

A punishment that is harsh and done publicly is called a...

Accepted Answer

Deterence

Question 4

Who is said to be the most important figure of justice?

Accepted Answer

God

Question 5

In medieval times there were no police officers, but...

Accepted Answer

Constables

Question 6

What is a ducking stool?

Accepted Answer

A stool that drowns the accused

Question 7

In medieval England what was the most common punishment?

Accepted Answer

public humiliation

Question 8

What is a guillotine?

Accepted Answer

A device that beheads people

Question 9

The first police force was introduced in what year?

Accepted Answer

1829

Question 10

What does treason mean?

Accepted Answer

To commit a crime against the king

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