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2. Who was murdered in 1170 that massively changed crime and punishment?

  • Thomas Beckett
  • Matthew Hopkins
  • Henry VIII
  • Oliver Cromwell

3. What replaced Trials By Ordeal?

  • Trial By Jury
  • Trial by Execution
  • Trial by Combat
  • Trial by Religion

4. What was the Hue and Cry?

  • If you seen a crime being committed you would help hide the evidence so nobody gets in trouble
  • None of the above
  • If you seen crime being committed, you would shout and everybody would come and help
  • If you show a crime, you would cry and run and tell the local policeman

5. What was sanctuary?

  • 30 days you spent in prison for your own protection
  • 30 days you could hide in church without being arrested
  • 40 days you could hide in church without being arrested
  • 40 days you spent in prison for your own protection

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