The Re-Establishment of Traditional Authority (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was the likely cause of Matthew Hopkins' death in 1647?
What was the likely cause of Matthew Hopkins' death in 1647?
Tuberculosis (consumption)
When did King Charles I surrender to the Scots, ending most Civil War fighting?
When did King Charles I surrender to the Scots, ending most Civil War fighting?
May 1646 at Newark
At King's Lynn trial on 24 Sept 1646, how many of the nine accused were acquitted?
At King's Lynn trial on 24 Sept 1646, how many of the nine accused were acquitted?
Seven were acquitted
What was the title of John Stearne's 1648 book defending himself?
What was the title of John Stearne's 1648 book defending himself?
A Confirmation and Discovery of Witchcraft
What was John Gaule's position?
What was John Gaule's position?
Minister of Great Staughton
Who was the judge at the Ely trial on 26 September 1646?
Who was the judge at the Ely trial on 26 September 1646?
John Godbold
What criticism was made about the swimming test at Norfolk assizes in 1647?
What criticism was made about the swimming test at Norfolk assizes in 1647?
It was not allowed by law
Who was the judge at the King's Lynn trial in September 1646?
Who was the judge at the King's Lynn trial in September 1646?
Miles Corbett
Which costs made witch-hunting increasingly expensive for East Anglian communities?
Which costs made witch-hunting increasingly expensive for East Anglian communities?
Detaining, witch-finder fees, watchers
What theological objection was raised against believing in witches' power?
What theological objection was raised against believing in witches' power?
It was blasphemous - showed lack of faith