The changing nature of crime including vagrancy, moral crime and witchcraft (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which century did poverty cause many to become vagrants?
In which century did poverty cause many to become vagrants?
16th century
What were vagrants who used tricks to gain money called?
What were vagrants who used tricks to gain money called?
Vagabonds or rogues
What tool did 'The Angler' use to steal?
What tool did 'The Angler' use to steal?
A hooked stick
How did the 'Counterfeit crank' trick people?
How did the 'Counterfeit crank' trick people?
Pretended to be sick
What did the 'Abraham man' pretend to suffer from?
What did the 'Abraham man' pretend to suffer from?
Mental illness
How were heretics usually executed in medieval times?
How were heretics usually executed in medieval times?
Burning at the stake
Which celebrations did Puritanism ban in 1652?
Which celebrations did Puritanism ban in 1652?
Christmas, Easter & Whitsun
When were Puritan laws abolished after the monarchy's restoration?
When were Puritan laws abolished after the monarchy's restoration?
May 1660
Where did witchfinder Matthew Hopkins lead witch hunts?
Where did witchfinder Matthew Hopkins lead witch hunts?
Essex
What was the title of King James I's book on witchcraft?
What was the title of King James I's book on witchcraft?
Demonology
About how many people, mostly women, were executed for witchcraft?
About how many people, mostly women, were executed for witchcraft?
1,000 people
What was High treason?
What was High treason?
Betrayal against the king or queen