Changing Attitudes to Witchcraft in Britain (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When was Johann Weyer's 'De Praestigiis Daemonum' published?
When was Johann Weyer's 'De Praestigiis Daemonum' published?
1563
What was the Family of Love's core belief about daily events on Earth?
What was the Family of Love's core belief about daily events on Earth?
Nature controlled them, not God
How was Scot's book published in 1584?
How was Scot's book published in 1584?
He had to self-publish it
What medical condition did Scot believe explained why some women thought they were witches?
What medical condition did Scot believe explained why some women thought they were witches?
Melancholia (depression)
What book did King James VI write in 1597 denouncing Scot?
What book did King James VI write in 1597 denouncing Scot?
Daemonologie
In what year was John Samon finally convicted after three acquittals?
In what year was John Samon finally convicted after three acquittals?
1587
What did the Canon Episcopi text say about witchcraft?
What did the Canon Episcopi text say about witchcraft?
It was not real, just deception
How did Scot argue witches actually caused harm to animals or people?
How did Scot argue witches actually caused harm to animals or people?
Through natural means like poison
What was Scot's actual belief about the existence of witches?
What was Scot's actual belief about the existence of witches?
He believed they existed
When was Scot's book reprinted, showing its growing influence?
When was Scot's book reprinted, showing its growing influence?
1651