The Great Witch-Hunt in Bamberg, Germany, 1623–32 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many accused witches were executed in Bamberg between 1623 and 1632?
How many accused witches were executed in Bamberg between 1623 and 1632?
Approximately 900
What principle determined that a ruler's religion decided a region's religion?
What principle determined that a ruler's religion decided a region's religion?
Cuius regio, eius religio
Which factor was NOT one of the three key reasons for severe German witch-hunting?
Which factor was NOT one of the three key reasons for severe German witch-hunting?
Strong central government oversight
What was The Carolina?
What was The Carolina?
A 1532 law code under Emperor Charles V
What were prince-bishops?
What were prince-bishops?
Bishops with civil & judicial authority
What was the main goal of the Counter-Reformation?
What was the main goal of the Counter-Reformation?
Oppose Protestantism & win back territory
When was the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) approved by the pope?
When was the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) approved by the pope?
1540
Who became Prince-Bishop of Bamberg in 1623, during the most severe witch-hunt period?
Who became Prince-Bishop of Bamberg in 1623, during the most severe witch-hunt period?
John George II Fuchs von Dornheim
Which territories saw the most intensive witch persecution in 17th-century Germany?
Which territories saw the most intensive witch persecution in 17th-century Germany?
Catholic prince-bishoprics
How many people were executed in Lutheran Sweden's 1675 witch-hunt in a single day?
How many people were executed in Lutheran Sweden's 1675 witch-hunt in a single day?
71