Witchcraft: Crash Course European History

Witchcraft: Crash Course European History

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History

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the historical context of witchcraft in Europe, focusing on Joan of Arc's execution, the widespread belief in unseen powers, and the depiction of witchcraft in art and culture. It discusses the influence of the Malleus Maleficarum on witch hunts, the trials and executions that followed, and the eventual decline of witch persecutions in the 18th century as scientific understanding grew.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What were the common characteristics of women accused of witchcraft?

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What methods were used to interrogate suspected witches?

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How did the witch hunts reflect the fears of society in the 16th and 17th centuries?

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What was the societal view of women during the witch hunts?

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