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Medieval, "police," typically called upon all citizens of a community to catch and deliver a criminal. Citizens who didn't participate were often fined, although being the criminal was much worse. Citizens who suspected foul play would raise a, "hue and cry," in which the local authorities would respond to. Medieval communities were often responsible for their own protection, so they tended to lean more towards heavy punishments rather than wasting time catching criminals. Thieves who were found guilty were hanged...enough said.
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What was medieval life in Europe was characterized by?
Medieval life in Europe was characterized by?
A share of land in medieval Europe?
a share of land in medieval Europe is called a fief.
Why were towns in medieval Europe dangerous places?
Towns in medieval Europe were dangerous places because they were noisy, crowded, and often unsafe. Pickpockets and theives would always be on the lookout for travelers with money in their pockets. Towns didn't have streetlights, so night Watchmen patrolled the streets with candle lanterns to deter (discourage) criminals. -Carol
Is there a list of Duchess in Medieval Europe?
no
What reputation did the Scandinavians have in medieval Europe?
Mean
What was the penalty for poaching deer in Medieval Europe?
Circumcision followed by castration. They had a big drive to stop criminals reproducing.
What were Cathedrals of Medieval Europe built out of?
Probably stone, so it didn't catch on fire from flaming arrows.
What was medieval life in Europe was characterized by?
Medieval life in Europe was characterized by?
What is a ward in a medieval castle?
its the section for criminals and people deemed insane
How did the medieval English prosecute criminals?
by hanging the of just a cut to the throught
A share of land in medieval Europe?
a share of land in medieval Europe is called a fief.
Why were towns in medieval Europe dangerous places?
Towns in medieval Europe were dangerous places because they were noisy, crowded, and often unsafe. Pickpockets and theives would always be on the lookout for travelers with money in their pockets. Towns didn't have streetlights, so night Watchmen patrolled the streets with candle lanterns to deter (discourage) criminals. -Carol
What are the advantages of DNA database?
Can catch criminals quickly.
Why are the biggest criminals only jailed for a few years in Europe?
Because Europe believes the criminals can change in a few years. If you ask me I think that would be good for the America if our criminals understood that their behavior was unacceptable
What is feudalism medieval Europe?
Feudalism, in medieval Europe, was based on the exchange of land for military service.
The innovative architecture of Medieval Europe is best reflected in what type of structure?
Churches are illustrative of the innovative architecture of medieval Europe.
Atlantic Ocean North Sea Mediteraniean Sea and Black Sea how did the influence life in medieval Europe?
to help them catch food and to have water for there plants and them selfs
