History·Medieval Times·conceptual
Crime & Punishment
How justice worked in medieval times: trial by ordeal, trial by combat, the role of the sheriff; punishments including stocks, pillory, and dungeons; how different it was from modern justice
Suggested ages 9–11
Evidence of understanding
- Describe at least two medieval methods of deciding guilt (trial by ordeal, trial by combat)
- Name at least two medieval punishments and explain what they involved
- Compare one aspect of medieval justice to how justice works today
Assessment prompt
Could Crime & Punishment describe how criminals were caught and punished in medieval times and explain what seems unfair by today's standards?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.