Ugly History: Witch Hunts

Ugly History: Witch Hunts

Intro to The Crucible

Multiple Choice

Witch hunts in Europe followed similar patterns throughout Europe

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

Witch hunts in Europe were completely separate to do with the church

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

Which is the best way to describe how the first inquisition was received by the people in the town?

• They welcomed it and hoped to get rid of witches

• They disapproved of harsh questioning of respectable citizens

• They did not care

• They allowed it to happen, but didn't think anything would come from it

Multiple Choice

What is the Malleus Maleficarum?

• A guide to astrology
• A manual for exorcism
• A cookbook for potions and spells
• A book on witchcraft

Multiple Choice

True or False: Women were thought to be easier targets for the devil's influence.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Choose all the reasons a witch hunt might be triggered

• Poor harvest

• Sick cow

• Sunrise

• Church bells ringing

Multiple Choice

True or False: Any member of the community could be targeted in a witch hunt

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a punishment for witchcraft?

• Torture

• Small Fines

• Burning at the Stake

• Book burning

Multiple Choice

True or false: Those participating in witch hunts knew there was no such thing as witches, but just wanted to get power and attention.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or false: some people tried to fight against the witch hunts

• True

• False

Open Ended

Do you feel you would have falsely confessed to save your own life if you were accused of witchcraft? Why or why not?