Which of the Early Forms of Judicial Proceedings Involved a Determination

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the early forms of judicial proceedings involved a determination of guilt based on the ability of the accused to withstand placing his hand in boiling water or holding a hot iron

• A)Trial by ordeal
• B)Trial by combat
• C)Trial by fire
• D)Trial by jury

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