Hopkins’ and Stearne’s Influence and Power (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How old was Matthew Hopkins when he began his witch-hunting career?
How old was Matthew Hopkins when he began his witch-hunting career?
Approximately 25 years old
What was the profession of Matthew Hopkins' father, James Hopkins?
What was the profession of Matthew Hopkins' father, James Hopkins?
A respected Puritan clergyman
Why was it significant that Hopkins had two older brothers?
Why was it significant that Hopkins had two older brothers?
He would not inherit the family estate
According to Malcolm Gaskill, why was Hopkins' newcomer status in Manningtree advantageous?
According to Malcolm Gaskill, why was Hopkins' newcomer status in Manningtree advantageous?
He could investigate from a neutral view
Who was William Dowsing and how did he relate to Hopkins and Stearne's activities?
Who was William Dowsing and how did he relate to Hopkins and Stearne's activities?
Iconoclast General whose journey they mirrored
Where did the title 'Witchfinder General' first appear?
Where did the title 'Witchfinder General' first appear?
On the cover of Hopkins' 1647 book
How old was John Stearne during the witch-hunting craze of 1645-47?
How old was John Stearne during the witch-hunting craze of 1645-47?
In his mid-30s
Who actually initiated the formal witch-hunting activities?
Who actually initiated the formal witch-hunting activities?
Stearne received the first warrant
Which magistrates gave Stearne the first warrant to search suspected witches?
Which magistrates gave Stearne the first warrant to search suspected witches?
Sir Harbottle Grimston & Sir Thomas Bowes
How does Malcolm Gaskill characterize Hopkins and Stearne's role in witch-hunting?
How does Malcolm Gaskill characterize Hopkins and Stearne's role in witch-hunting?
As facilitators working within structures