Judges Bromley and Altham (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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On what date did the judges arrive at Lancaster to begin preparations for the witch trials?
On what date did the judges arrive at Lancaster to begin preparations for the witch trials?
16 August 1612
When did Old Demdike (Elizabeth Southern) die?
When did Old Demdike (Elizabeth Southern) die?
Before 19 May 1612
What location did Old Chattox change in her testimony after Demdike's death?
What location did Old Chattox change in her testimony after Demdike's death?
Malkin Tower
Why was the assize court system designed?
Why was the assize court system designed?
To reduce bias from local magistrates
Where was Sir James Altham educated?
Where was Sir James Altham educated?
Trinity College, Cambridge
What position was Sir Edward Bromley appointed to in 1610?
What position was Sir Edward Bromley appointed to in 1610?
Baron of the Exchequer
What was the name of King James I's book about witchcraft?
What was the name of King James I's book about witchcraft?
Daemonologie
How old was Jennet Device when she gave testimony at the trial?
How old was Jennet Device when she gave testimony at the trial?
Nine years old
What was the name of Elizabeth Device's familiar?
What was the name of Elizabeth Device's familiar?
Ball
What unique outcome occurred in Anne Redferne's trial?
What unique outcome occurred in Anne Redferne's trial?
Not guilty first, then guilty second