
How did a belief in witchcraft happen?
Authored by Miss A Di Passio
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7th Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who made witchcraft a crime in England?
Henry VIII
King James I
Matthew Hopkins
Parliament
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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