The Role of John Gaule (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was John Gaule's position during the East Anglian witch craze?
What was John Gaule's position during the East Anglian witch craze?
Minister of Great Staughton
Where was Great Staughton located?
Where was Great Staughton located?
Between St Neots and Kimbolton
What most troubled Gaule about the witchfinders?
What most troubled Gaule about the witchfinders?
They assumed authority with no right to
What was the title of Gaule's 1646 publication?
What was the title of Gaule's 1646 publication?
Select Cases of Conscience touching...
What did Gaule allege about how people viewed the witchfinders?
What did Gaule allege about how people viewed the witchfinders?
They praised them more than God/Bible
How long did the 'watching' method last?
How long did the 'watching' method last?
24 hours
According to Gaule, who should evaluate witchcraft evidence?
According to Gaule, who should evaluate witchcraft evidence?
Magistrates only
When did the Norfolk assizes try Hopkins' and Stearne's cases?
When did the Norfolk assizes try Hopkins' and Stearne's cases?
1647
What publication did Hopkins write in response to criticism?
What publication did Hopkins write in response to criticism?
The Discovery of Witches
When did Matthew Hopkins die?
When did Matthew Hopkins die?
August 1647