Lack of Strong Central Control (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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During which period was there relative peace between King James VI and the Kirk?
During which period was there relative peace between King James VI and the Kirk?
1585-1592
By which year were James VI and the Kirk in open conflict?
By which year were James VI and the Kirk in open conflict?
1596
What did the divine right of kings principle mean for James VI's authority?
What did the divine right of kings principle mean for James VI's authority?
Authority came directly from God
What instructions did central government provide for conducting witch trials?
What instructions did central government provide for conducting witch trials?
No standardised instructions
Which areas were particularly difficult for Edinburgh to control judicially?
Which areas were particularly difficult for Edinburgh to control judicially?
Highlands and Islands
What threat did Earl of Bothwell pose while James lacked an heir?
What threat did Earl of Bothwell pose while James lacked an heir?
Potential claim to throne
What did Agnes Sampson confess to creating at Bothwell's request?
What did Agnes Sampson confess to creating at Bothwell's request?
A wax image of King James
How did Donald Tyson describe the theory that Bothwell played 'the Devil'?
How did Donald Tyson describe the theory that Bothwell played 'the Devil'?
Fanciful
Approximately how many accusations resulted from the 1597 witch-hunt?
Approximately how many accusations resulted from the 1597 witch-hunt?
Around 400
Why did authorities become suspicious of Margaret Aitken in August 1597?
Why did authorities become suspicious of Margaret Aitken in August 1597?
Identified same people as both guilty/innocent