Numbers and Social Groups Affected by the Witch-Hunts (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who was elected in 1623 & passionately supported witch trials in Bamberg?
Who was elected in 1623 & passionately supported witch trials in Bamberg?
Prince-Bishop John George II
What was the approximate conviction rate in Bamberg witch trials (1623-1631)?
What was the approximate conviction rate in Bamberg witch trials (1623-1631)?
93%
What % of those brought to trial from 1623-1631 were women?
What % of those brought to trial from 1623-1631 were women?
72.7%
Where did mass trials commence in 1626, serving as the initial epicenter?
Where did mass trials commence in 1626, serving as the initial epicenter?
Zeil
What was the average age of the 300 women victims for whom age can be determined?
What was the average age of the 300 women victims for whom age can be determined?
33½ years
Hans Langhans, Mayor of Zeil, confessed under torture in which year?
Hans Langhans, Mayor of Zeil, confessed under torture in which year?
1628
Approx. what proportion of those accused in Zeil were local officials or relatives?
Approx. what proportion of those accused in Zeil were local officials or relatives?
Half
From when onwards did the witch-hunt take on an anti-Protestant character?
From when onwards did the witch-hunt take on an anti-Protestant character?
1628
What principle held that witchcraft ran in families?
What principle held that witchcraft ran in families?
Hereditary guilt
When were Conrad Merklein & Conrad Orter, both senior councillors, executed?
When were Conrad Merklein & Conrad Orter, both senior councillors, executed?
10 November 1626