In this activity, students will examine how crime and punishment operated in medieval Europe, focusing on the way social status determined who was punished and how severely. They will also explore the role of public humiliation, physical punishment, trial by ordeal, trial by combat, and the Church in shaping a justice system that reflected the power structures of feudal society.

It has 10 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.