Medieval Crime and the Church Courts
History
GCSE / Grade 9-1 / Year 10
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the role of Church courts in medieval crime, focusing on structuring their arguments and supporting evidence.
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Medieval Crime and the Church Courts
Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Grade 9-1 / Year 10
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Essay Planning: The Role of Church Courts in Medieval Crime
Essay Title: To what extent did the Church courts influence crime and justice in medieval England?
Introduction Thesis: Outline the importance of Church courts in maintaining moral and social order during the medieval period.
1.
Explain the main functions of Church courts in medieval England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Outline the evidence that supports the idea that Church courts had significant power in medieval justice. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the effectiveness of Church courts and secular courts in controlling crime during medieval times. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Analyse how the Church courts contributed to social control in medieval England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Explain the limitations of the Church courts in controlling crime during the medieval period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the impact of Church courts and secular courts on medieval justice. (5 marks)
[5 marks]7.
Outline the reasons why the Church courts remained influential despite limitations. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Write a balanced conclusion discussing the extent of the influence of Church courts in medieval crime control. (6 marks)
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