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Which of the following was a common method of trial by ordeal in medieval times?

Which of the following was NOT a method of trial by ordeal in medieval times?

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Which of the following was NOT a method of trial by ordeal in medieval times?
Trial by water
Trial by evidence
Trial by fire
Trial by combat
2
Which of the following was a common method of trial by ordeal in medieval times?
Trial by negotiation
Trial by jury
Trial by witness
Trial by fire
3
What was the main purpose of punishments in medieval society?
To deter others from committing crimes
To entertain the public
To promote community service
To provide a fair trial
4
What can we assume about the effectiveness of public shaming as a punishment in medieval society?
It was only used for minor offenses
It was widely accepted and had no impact
It led to more crimes being committed
It was effective in deterring crime
5
What was the purpose of 'tithings' in medieval law enforcement?
To ensure community involvement in the protection of the law
To organize public events
To provide financial support for the King
To serve as a form of punishment
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Which type of ordeal involved a physical challenge to determine guilt?
Trial by fire
All of the above
Trial by water
Trial by combat
7
How did the Church influence justice in medieval society?
By enforcing laws through a police force
By providing spiritual guidance in trials
By ignoring legal matters
By punishing only minor crimes
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How did community involvement shape law enforcement in medieval times?
It ensured that everyone was held accountable for crimes
It led to the establishment of formal police forces
It decreased the need for trials
It allowed criminals to escape punishment