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Jury System in Medieval Europe

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What was the primary purpose of the jury in the case against William Penn and William Mead?

To determine the guilt or innocence of Penn and Mead (correct)

To provide a platform for the religious dissenters to voice their views

To enforce the law against public preaching

To embarrass the king by prosecuting Penn and Mead

How did the composition of juries in England evolve over time?

Juries were picked without regard to their economic status (correct)

Juries were chosen based on their religious beliefs

Juries were chosen based on their economic status

Juries remained comprised of noblemen and commoners

What was the significance of the jury's role in the case against William Penn and William Mead?

It showed the jury's ability to embarrass the king

It revealed the jury's bias towards religious dissenters

It highlighted the jury's role in enforcing the law against public preaching

It demonstrated the jury's rise to power within the judicial system (correct)

What was the primary reason for the laws against public preaching in England at the time?

To prevent the spread of Catholicism Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the jury in civil disputes in England at the time?

To assist in the resolution of civil disputes through the compurgation method Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the "hue and cry" method for resolving crimes in England at the time?

To enlist a body of private citizens, often armed, to assist in the pursuit and apprehension of suspected criminals Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the "ordeal" as a form of punishment in England at the time?

To subject accused individuals to prolonged periods of questioning that often involved torture, originally used by the Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the "ecclesiastical courts" in England at the time?

To prosecute and imprison religious dissenters Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary difference between civil and criminal cases in England at the time?

Civil cases were resolved through the compurgation method, while criminal cases were determined by a jury Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the "compurgation" method used in civil disputes in England at the time?

To assist in the resolution of civil disputes through the testimony of a group of individuals who could vouch for the character and truthfulness of the parties involved Signup and view all the answers