How did a belief in witchcraft happen?

Why did people in Tudor and Stuart England believe in witchcraft?

• Because they had a deep understanding of the natural world

• Because they were illiterate and superstitious

• Because they were highly educated and religious

• Because they were influenced by scientific discoveries

Who were the majority of people accused of witchcraft?

• Wealthy and powerful men

• Young and educated women

• Old and poor single women

• Children and teenagers

Why were single and poor women easy targets for witch hunters?

• Because they were known to have familiars

• Because they were often involved in treasonous activities

• Because they were viewed suspiciously by their community

• Because they were easily tempted by the devil

Who made witchcraft a crime in England?

• Henry VIII

• King James I

• Matthew Hopkins

• Parliament

What did King James I do to encourage witch hunts?

• He wrote a book on demonology

• He passed the Witchcraft and Conjuration Act

• He appointed Matthew Hopkins as the Witchfinder General

• He paid large sums of money to witch hunters

Who was Matthew Hopkins?

• A self-appointed witchfinder general

• A religious leader who condemned witches

• A scientist who disproved witchcraft

• A king who persecuted witches

How did Matthew Hopkins examine suspects for proof of witchcraft?

• By using sleep deprivation

• By conducting scientific experiments

• By consulting with religious authorities

• By interrogating witnesses

What were the common methods of execution for convicted witches?

• Drowning, hanging, or burning at the stake

• Imprisonment for life

• Public humiliation and torture

• Exile from the country

When did the witch craze in Britain start to decline?

• During the reign of Henry VIII

• During the reign of King James I

• During the 18th century

• During the 17th century

How many people were hanged as witches in Britain between 1563 and 1685?

• Less than 500

• Around 1,000

• Around 2,000

• More than 3,000