The Lancashire Witches of 1604–13 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did the Lancashire witch trials take place?
In what year did the Lancashire witch trials take place?
1612
What was Thomas Potts' role in the Lancashire witch trials?
What was Thomas Potts' role in the Lancashire witch trials?
The clerk of the court
To whom did Thomas Potts dedicate his published account of the trials?
To whom did Thomas Potts dedicate his published account of the trials?
Thomas Knyvet
How old was Jennet Device when she gave testimony at the trials?
How old was Jennet Device when she gave testimony at the trials?
Nine years old
How many people were executed based on Jennet Device's testimony?
How many people were executed based on Jennet Device's testimony?
Ten people
What was the title of King James I's book about witchcraft?
What was the title of King James I's book about witchcraft?
Daemonologie
In what year was 'The Country Justice' published?
In what year was 'The Country Justice' published?
1618
Which later witch trials were influenced by the Lancashire case?
Which later witch trials were influenced by the Lancashire case?
The Salem trials of 1692
Before 1612, what age were children considered unreliable witnesses?
Before 1612, what age were children considered unreliable witnesses?
Under 14
Which two families were at the heart of the witchcraft accusations?
Which two families were at the heart of the witchcraft accusations?
Demdike and Chattox families