Case Study

• What was the Priest's job in Medival England?

  The idea of Heaven and Hell used to control people's actions

  Well educated and could influence peoples actions
• How much of the country's worth did the church own?

  Owned 1/5 of wealth and 1/10 earning in Church Taxes
• Why were churches and Cathedrals the biggest buildings in the town?

  Reminded people of Gods Power
• What were Church Courts?

  More lenient

  Rarely used Death Penalty confession or pilgrimage instead
• When was Trial by Ordeal stopped?

  1215
• Who was in control and in charge of Trial by Ordeal?

  The Church
• What was the Benefit of Clergy?

  Right of members to be tried in Church Courts

  Accused to resite Psalm 51
• What was Offering Sanctuary?

  Church offered Sanctuary and swore an oath to leave the country in 40 days
• When was Offering Sanctuary ended?

  1536
• What did Kings feel about the amount of Power the Church had?

  Wanted to focus more on proper justice like capital punishment
• What happened after Trial by Ordeal was abolished?

  Trial by Jury brought in 1215