Forest Laws and Medieval Crime
History
GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the purpose and impact of Forest Laws in medieval England.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Medieval Crime
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Forest Laws
#Explain the purpose of Forest Laws in medieval England
#Compare different views on the effectiveness of Forest Laws
#Analyse the impact of Forest Laws on common people and landowners
#Outline the reasons why Forest Laws were enforced
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Forest Laws and Medieval Crime
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Grade GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Forest Laws in Medieval England
Source A: Excerpt from a royal decree
'The Forest Laws were established to protect the king’s hunting grounds and ensure the preservation of wildlife. They restricted common people's access to forests, forbidding them from hunting animals such as deer or boar, which were reserved for the king and his nobles. Violating these laws could result in harsh punishments, including fines, imprisonment, or even death.'
Provenance: Royal proclamation issued by King Edward I, 1290.
1.
Explain the main purpose of Forest Laws as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the restrictions imposed by Forest Laws with their impact on common people and landowners. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Analyse why Forest Laws were strictly enforced in medieval England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Outline the punishments for breaking Forest Laws as described in Source A. (2 marks)
[2 marks]5.
Write a short paragraph explaining how Forest Laws might have affected the daily life of a common person in medieval England.
[6 marks]6.
Compare the perspectives of the king and the common people regarding Forest Laws.
[4 marks]7.
Analyse how Forest Laws might have contributed to social tension in medieval England.
[5 marks]8.
Summarise the main reasons why Forest Laws were introduced in medieval England.
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