Witches

Who said that contacting evil spirits could lead to being hanged from 1604?

• Henry VIII

• Charles II

• James I

• Queen Elizabeth

What did people believe witches had as helpers?

• Dogs

• Cats

• Birds

• Horses

What was one way to identify a witch according to King James' book?

• Looking into their eyes

• Asking them questions

• Swimming them

• Reading their palms

What would happen if the accused witch floated during the ordeal by water?

• They would be celebrated

• They would be hanged

• They would be set free

• They would be knighted

Who became wealthy and famous as the 'Witch-finder General'?

• Simon Forman

• Edward Kelly

• Matthew Hopkins

• John Stearne

What was a common accusation against women by Matthew Hopkins?

• Stealing

• Witchcraft

• Lying

• Cheating

What would often happen due to sleep deprivation during witch trials?

• People would confess

• People would escape

• People would dance

• People would sing

What did people often rely on for good harvests?

• Scientific methods

• Superstition and spells

• Machinery

• Modern technology

What would happen to the accused if they sank during the ordeal by water?

• They would be knighted

• They would be drowned

• They would be celebrated

• They would be rescued

Who were often targeted and accused of witchcraft?

• Elderly, lonely women

• Wealthy men

• Young children

• Noble knights