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POP QUIZ. 1) What was the basis of all wealth? 2) Name 2 differences between a serf and a freeholder (1 ex.-serf: 2 ex.-serf: 3 ex.-freeholder: 4 ex.-freeholder) 3) What is a feudal contract? (be specific/explain) 4) Draw the social structure pyramid of medieval life.
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POP QUIZ 1) What was the basis of all wealth? 2) Name 2 differences between a serf and a freeholder (1 ex.-serf: 2 ex.-serf: 3 ex.-freeholder: 4 ex.-freeholder) 3) What is a feudal contract? (be specific/explain) 4) Draw the social structure pyramid of medieval life. 5) Who created the feudal system? 6) When taking an oath of loyalty, what obligations does a noble have to provide for the king? Name 3 (in return for land what does a noble do for the king?)
Learning Outcomes • What is trial by ordeal and trial by battle? • How did the people know if a person on trial was guilty or innocent? • What different types of courts were there? • What similarities/differences can we see between the Canadian law system and Medieval law? • Have we adapted anything from Medieval times?
Is a Person Innocent? Trial By Ordeal Trial By Battle Two nobles would fight Often it was a fight to the death Only noblemen had a right to trial by battle If a noble woman was prosecuted, she would choose a nobleman to fight on her behalf. • Several varieties to see if a person was innocent • Swallow poison • Pull an object from burning hot oil • Walk over 9 red hot ploughs • Carry a piece of red hot iron for a certain distance • If the burn was infected-the person is guilty
A person that lived through or was not injured in the trial was innocent because...
GOD PROTECTED THEM! • God would help innocent people • Expose people to danger to see if God will protect them
-trial by jury • Multiple courts • Swear oath on bible • Protects society • MAGNA CARTA