Gilly Duncan's Confession (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who was Gilly Duncan's employer?
Who was Gilly Duncan's employer?
David Seaton, the deputy-bailiff
When did the North Berwick witch-hunt occur?
When did the North Berwick witch-hunt occur?
1590-91
What made Duncan's case unusual compared to typical witch accusations?
What made Duncan's case unusual compared to typical witch accusations?
She gained attention for healing, not harm
Why did Duncan initially attract suspicion?
Why did Duncan initially attract suspicion?
Her supposedly unnatural healing abilities
What were pilliwinks used for in Duncan's torture?
What were pilliwinks used for in Duncan's torture?
Thumb-screws causing extreme pain
Where was the witch's mark found on Duncan's body?
Where was the witch's mark found on Duncan's body?
Front of her throat (her 'fore crag')
What did Duncan confess about her healing cures?
What did Duncan confess about her healing cures?
They were achieved through the Devil
Who did Duncan describe as 'the eldest witch of them all'?
Who did Duncan describe as 'the eldest witch of them all'?
Agnes Sampson, dwelling in Haddington
Who probably wrote the pamphlet 'Newes from Scotland'?
Who probably wrote the pamphlet 'Newes from Scotland'?
James Carmichael, minister of Haddington
Which monarch became personally interested in witchcraft due to these trials?
Which monarch became personally interested in witchcraft due to these trials?
King James VI of Scotland