The persecution of witches (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What was the legal requirement for church attendance in Elizabethan England?
What was the legal requirement for church attendance in Elizabethan England?
Once a week
What helped spread interest in magic and witchcraft during Elizabethan times?
What helped spread interest in magic and witchcraft during Elizabethan times?
The printing press
Which of these were witches blamed for in Elizabethan England?
Which of these were witches blamed for in Elizabethan England?
Bad harvests and miscarriages
In which year was the Elizabethan Witchcraft Act passed?
In which year was the Elizabethan Witchcraft Act passed?
1563
Where was the first witch trial in England held in 1566?
Where was the first witch trial in England held in 1566?
Chelmsford, Essex
What percentage of those accused of witchcraft were women?
What percentage of those accused of witchcraft were women?
90%
What were cunning folk, or white witches, known to do?
What were cunning folk, or white witches, known to do?
Cure disease and provide charms
What were familiars in the context of witchcraft?
What were familiars in the context of witchcraft?
Animals witches could turn into to spy
How were those found guilty of witchcraft executed in England?
How were those found guilty of witchcraft executed in England?
By hanging
Who was Agnes Waterhouse?
Who was Agnes Waterhouse?
First woman executed for witchcraft
Which women were particularly vulnerable to witchcraft accusations?
Which women were particularly vulnerable to witchcraft accusations?
Poor, old, single or widowed
Why might Elizabeth have been lenient towards witchcraft?
Why might Elizabeth have been lenient towards witchcraft?
Her mother was accused of sorcery