The Extent to Which Danish Witch-Hunting Influenced Events in Scotland (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did James VI journey to Denmark to marry Anne of Denmark?
When did James VI journey to Denmark to marry Anne of Denmark?
1589-90
What were Niels Hemmingsen's views on witchcraft according to his 1575 book?
What were Niels Hemmingsen's views on witchcraft according to his 1575 book?
Accepted maleficium, rejected Devil pacts
What key protection did Denmark's 1547 legal reforms establish for accused witches?
What key protection did Denmark's 1547 legal reforms establish for accused witches?
Torture was prohibited
How many women were executed during the Anna Koldings witch-hunt in Copenhagen?
How many women were executed during the Anna Koldings witch-hunt in Copenhagen?
At least 12
Why does historian Thomas Riis argue Danish influence on Scotland was limited?
Why does historian Thomas Riis argue Danish influence on Scotland was limited?
Danish trials focused on local maleficium
What was a key legal difference between Danish and Scottish witch trials?
What was a key legal difference between Danish and Scottish witch trials?
Denmark had strong legal protections
How many witches did Lutheran Bishop Peter Palladius report burning in a single hunt?
How many witches did Lutheran Bishop Peter Palladius report burning in a single hunt?
52
When did news of Danish witch arrests reach Scotland?
When did news of Danish witch arrests reach Scotland?
July 1590
In the 1576 Bessie Dunlop case, what did the Devil allegedly invite her to become?
In the 1576 Bessie Dunlop case, what did the Devil allegedly invite her to become?
A Catholic
Which historians argue Hemmingsen's influence on James VI was significant?
Which historians argue Hemmingsen's influence on James VI was significant?
Larner & Maxwell-Stuart