History - Crime and Punishment - Medieval Times - Background

1000-1500:

Background:

The king:

• Believed Kings were chosen by G-d
• Most important person in the country
• Controlled land and sharing of it
• Main tasks: defendig the country from attack and ensuring their subjects were protected by law

The nobles:

• King's main supporters and advisers
• Gave the king knights and military service at war in return for land
• Expected to keep the law and order on their land

The Church:

• Saw life as preparation for the…