Witchcraft Myths Flashcard

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What did the Puritans believe about women and witchcraft?

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The Puritans believed that women were more likely than men to become witches.

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What was a common belief about witches and the Devil?

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People believed that witches could sign a contract with the Devil.

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What event contributed to the end of the witch trials?

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The witch trials ended because the governor’s wife was accused of witchcraft.

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What is the title of the episode related to witchcraft?

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Graveyard Shift.

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What were the Salem witch trials known for?

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The Salem witch trials were the last legal witch trials in America.

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What is witchcraft?

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Witchcraft is the practice of magical skills and abilities, often associated with the use of spells and the invocation of spirits.

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What role did fear play in the witch trials?

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Fear of the unknown and societal pressures led to mass hysteria and the persecution of alleged witches.

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What was the significance of the Salem witch trials?

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The Salem witch trials highlighted the dangers of isolationism, religious extremism, and the consequences of mass hysteria.

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What were some common accusations against alleged witches?

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Common accusations included causing illness, crop failure, and misfortune to others.

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How did the legal system handle witchcraft accusations?

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The legal system often relied on spectral evidence, confessions, and testimonies from accusers.