The Religious Context (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was a recusant in the context of the Reformation?
What was a recusant in the context of the Reformation?
A person loyal to Catholic faith
How many square miles did the parish of Whalley cover?
How many square miles did the parish of Whalley cover?
180 square miles
What was the approximate population of Whalley parish?
What was the approximate population of Whalley parish?
10,000 people
What was a dependent chapelry?
What was a dependent chapelry?
District served by chapel, subordinate
When was Chester cathedral established?
When was Chester cathedral established?
1541
Between which years did Henry VIII dissolve the monasteries?
Between which years did Henry VIII dissolve the monasteries?
1536 and 1541
When was George More's work about the Starkie family possession published?
When was George More's work about the Starkie family possession published?
1600
What types of magic did Old Demdike and Old Chattox practice?
What types of magic did Old Demdike and Old Chattox practice?
Both 'white' magic and maleficium
What did English courts require for witchcraft cases before 1604?
What did English courts require for witchcraft cases before 1604?
Tangible evidence of actual harm
What did the 1604 witchcraft statute change regarding evidence?
What did the 1604 witchcraft statute change regarding evidence?
Moved away from requiring tangible harm