North Berwick witch trials intro

When did the North Berwick witch trials take place?

• 14th century
• 15th century
• 16th century
• 17th century

How many people were implicated of witchcraft during the North Berwick witch trials?

• 17
• 27
• 70
• 47

Who was the main instigator of the North Berwick witch trials?

• King James VI of Scotland
• Queen Mary I of Scotland
• King Charles I of England
• Queen Elizabeth I of England

How many people were executed during the North Berwick witch trials?

• 6
• 10
• 14
• unknown

Which method of torture was commonly used to extract confessions during the North Berwick witch trials?

• The Ducking stool
• Witches bridle
• The Iron Maiden
• The Rack

What year did the trials start?

• 1598
• 1590
• 1587
• 1591

What was the punishment for those found guilty of witchcraft in the North Berwick witch trials?

• Banishment
• Imprisonment
• Fines
• Execution

Which town in Scotland was the epicenter of the North Berwick witch trials?

• Edinburgh
• Aberdeen
• Glasgow
• Inverness