The Role of the King and Torture (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How old was James VI when the North Berwick witch trials began in 1590?
How old was James VI when the North Berwick witch trials began in 1590?
24 years old
Which torture device with sharp prongs piercing the tongue was used on Agnes Sampson?
Which torture device with sharp prongs piercing the tongue was used on Agnes Sampson?
The witch's bridle
What body was legally required to approve the use of torture in Scotland?
What body was legally required to approve the use of torture in Scotland?
The Privy Council
What was the main purpose of the 'Newes from Scotland' pamphlet published in England in 1591?
What was the main purpose of the 'Newes from Scotland' pamphlet published in England in 1591?
To present James as a godly defender
What action did James take after Barbara Napier was acquitted by a jury?
What action did James take after Barbara Napier was acquitted by a jury?
He personally arranged for jurors to be tried
What was the Earl of Bothwell's family relationship to King James VI?
What was the Earl of Bothwell's family relationship to King James VI?
His first cousin
What does the concept of 'divine right of kings' mean?
What does the concept of 'divine right of kings' mean?
Monarchs are appointed by God
What had the accused witches allegedly done to harm James and Anne?
What had the accused witches allegedly done to harm James and Anne?
Raised storms at sea
How old was James when his father, Lord Darnley, was murdered in 1566?
How old was James when his father, Lord Darnley, was murdered in 1566?
Eight months old
What direct role did James take in interrogating suspects during the North Berwick trials?
What direct role did James take in interrogating suspects during the North Berwick trials?
He personally interrogated suspects