Superstitions: Black Cats

In Egyptian times, how were cats, including black cats, regarded?

• As bad luck

• As symbols of prosperity

• As witches in disguise

• As animals to be killed

During which time period did black cats start to lose their esteem and become associated with witches?

• Egyptian times

• European middle-ages

• Salem Witch Trials

• Modern times

What led to the belief that a black cat walking in your path could possibly be a witch in disguise?

• A story of a father and son throwing rocks at a black cat

• The association of black cats with witches during the European middle-ages

• The idea that black cats could transform into witches after seven years of service

• The belief that the devil was watching you if a black cat crossed your path

During which historical event did the belief that witches could transform into black cats become common?

• Egyptian times

• European middle-ages

• Salem Witch Trials

• Modern times

In which culture is a black cat visiting your home seen as a sign of prosperity?

• Scottish culture

• Egyptian culture

• European culture

• American culture