The Widespread Witch Craze (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How long did the East Anglian witch-hunt last?
How long did the East Anglian witch-hunt last?
Two years (1645-47)
When did Matthew Hopkins die?
When did Matthew Hopkins die?
August 1647
Which factor was described as the 'most crucial' in allowing the witch craze to spread?
Which factor was described as the 'most crucial' in allowing the witch craze to spread?
Collapse of normal legal procedures
Who became easy targets for witchcraft accusations due to their dependence on charity?
Who became easy targets for witchcraft accusations due to their dependence on charity?
The poor at bottom of society
Who replaced the Royalist clergy in East Anglia during this period?
Who replaced the Royalist clergy in East Anglia during this period?
Puritan ministers
Which courts were disrupted during the Civil War, enabling the witch craze to spread?
Which courts were disrupted during the Civil War, enabling the witch craze to spread?
Assize courts
Which interrogation technique involved examining suspects' bodies for supposed witch's marks?
Which interrogation technique involved examining suspects' bodies for supposed witch's marks?
Searching
What did John Gaule argue about confessions in witchcraft cases?
What did John Gaule argue about confessions in witchcraft cases?
They shouldn't be taken at face value
What helped end the witch-hunt even though economic conditions remained difficult?
What helped end the witch-hunt even though economic conditions remained difficult?
Return of effective central control
Which groups did Puritans strongly connect with witches?
Which groups did Puritans strongly connect with witches?
Royalists, Catholics, & superstition