Witch Hunts video questions

Who was Gilles Duncan?

• A young woman accused of being a witch

• A king of Scots

• A servant in a royal palace

• A legal officer

What unfortunate situation did Gilles Duncan face?

• She became a wealthy landowner

• She was honored by the King of Scots

• She was accused and tortured for witchcraft

• She was celebrated for her healing powers

Who had legal powers and tortured Gilles Duncan?

• Queen Anna

• David Seaton

• A local priest

• King James VI

What was the Devil's mark?

• A type of legal document

• A mark found on Gilles' throat

• A special kind of crown

• A symbol worn by royalty

What did Gilles Duncan do under torture?

• She remained silent

• She confessed and accused others

• She wrote a book

• She escaped from prison

What was the outcome for Gilles Duncan?

• She was strangled and burned

• She became a judge

• She was made a noble

• She was released after a trial

What did King James VI learn about witches?

• They were all innocent

• They tried to raise storms to stop his bride

• They were planning a festival

• They were harmless

What did people in the 17th century believe about witches?

• They could perform helpful magic

• They were good entertainers

• They were wealthy and influential

• They could cause harm and misfortune

What did Gilles Duncan reveal at the stake?

• She had royal blood

• She had hidden magical powers

• She was actually guilty

• She had lied under torture about other women