Puritan Intro

Open Ended

What do you already know about the Salem Witch Trials or the Puritans? List as much as you can.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the Salem Witch Trials?

• The trials took place between January 1692 and May 1693.

• Over 100 people were arrested and imprisoned.

• The majority of those executed were men.

• One man was pressed to death with large stones.

Multiple Choice

What is a theocracy?

• Complete separation from the church

• No separation of church and state

• The creation of a new religion

• Ceremonial rituals

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the meaning of a "crucible" in the context of Puritan beliefs?

• A metal container

• A severe test or trial which proves a person "worthy" of getting to heaven

• A religious ceremony

• A type of punishment used during the Salem Witch Trials

Open Ended

How might a society that sees itself as "God's chosen people" view outsiders?

Multiple Choice

All of the following were expectations for Puritans during church services EXCEPT:

• Men and women sat separately.

• Services included hours-long sermons.

• Music was an important part of worship

• Bathroom breaks were not allowed during the service.

Open Ended

How does this illustration depict Puritan Life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the role of Puritan children?

• They were expected to obey their parents without question.

• They were encouraged to express their opinions freely at home.

• They were allowed to sit with their parents during church services.

• They had few responsibilities and were given plenty of leisure time.

Multiple Choice

From whose perspective is the image?

• Native Americans

• Puritans

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Puritan beliefs in the supernatural?

• They believed that single women were the most at risk.

• They thought only men could be tempted by the Devil.

• They believed people were born evil.

• They did not believe in witches or supernatural forces.

Fill in the Blank

Based on William Perkins' writings, _____ are weaker and more likely to become witches.

-A Confession

​-Accused by 2 people

​-Owned an
Animal

Multiple Choice

All of the following were methods used to determine if someone was a witch EXCEPT:

• The accused person’s confession

• The testimony of two witnesses claiming the accused made a pact with the Devil

• The accused was able to perfectly recite Bible verses

• The accused had a familiar spirit, such as a cat or mouse, that assisted them.

Multiple Select

Why might someone refuse to plead guilty to being a witch? Select ALL that apply.

• Because they considered it a protest to the witch trials.

• Because they are guilty.

• Because they are possessed.

• Because they do not want their land/home to be confiscated.

Open Ended

Write at least one new thing you learned about Puritans or the Salem Witch Trials.