Quiz sulla Guerra contro le Streghe

Which century was characterized by the growing concern about the influence of evil and magic?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 16th century

• 19th century

Who was the famous 'witch hunter' who led the hunts in England in the 1640s?

• Edinburgh Castle

• Dornoch

• Matthew Hopkins

• John Lowes

Which method of torture was illegal in England, Ireland, and Wales?

• Sleep deprivation

• Physical torture

• Extortion of confessions

• Psychological torture

Which method of proving guilt involved throwing the accused into water?

• Stone test

• Swimming test

• Truth test

• Fire test

How many witches are estimated to have been executed at Edinburgh Castle?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What was the last execution for witchcraft in England?

• 1722

• 1700

• 1736

• 1682

In which Scottish city did the last execution for witchcraft take place?

• Aberdeen

• Dornoch

• Glasgow

• Edinburgh

What type of torture was allowed in Scotland but not in England?

• Psychological torture

• Informal torture

• Legal torture

• Physical torture

What was the fate of an accused person who sank during the swimming test?

• Was considered guilty

• Was considered innocent

• Was released

• Was tortured

Which historical figure was the most famous victim of Matthew Hopkins?

• A bishop

• An unknown witch

• John Lowes

• Matthew Hopkins