How Did the Understanding of Criminal Activity Change from the Early

question 40

Multiple Choice

How did the understanding of criminal activity change from the early to High Middle Ages?

• A)In the early Middle Ages major crimes were understood as acts against individuals, while in the High Middle Ages suspects were punished for acting against the public interest.
• B)In the early Middle Ages crimes were understood as a result of pagan excesses, while in the High Middle Ages crimes were seen as a rejection of church authority.
• C)In the early Middle Ages crimes were understood to be personal moral failings, while in the High Middle Ages crimes were understood through the Christian doctrine of original sin.
• D)In the early Middle Ages crimes were understood to be random, inexplicable events, while in the High Middle Ages crimes were viewed as a result of an imbalance of humors or fluids in the body.

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