Witchcraft & Magic

Learn about Witchcraft & Magic in Tudor times in this educational and interactive video.

What is something a good witch, would NOT do

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Witches that were accepted by society tended to help gamblers win, and heal people who were sick. They did not invent technology

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Witches that were accepted by society tended to help gamblers win, and heal people who were sick. They did not invent technology

An inquisition is a period of prolonged and intensive questioning.

Some people would tie rocks to themselves so that they would sink and stay safe.

Concept solution to the problem, difficulty. Man throws a stone of problems in the water.

During the 16th century, witch-hunting became an obsession in some parts of the country.

Which of the following is NOT a known Witch Trial Test?

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Smell is NOT a known Witch Trial.

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Smell is NOT a known Witch Trial.

Which method wasn't used when someone was discovered as a witch

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If someone was discovered as a witch they would typically be hung or burnt, never poisoned.

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If someone was discovered as a witch they would typically be hung or burnt, never poisoned.

Which of the following may have resulted in you being accused of being a witch?

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Souring milk may have resulted in you being accused of being a witch.

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Souring milk may have resulted in you being accused of being a witch.

Those accused of being a witch were often thought to have signed a pact with satan, also known as the devil.

Which one is a real example of a familiars name

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A Witch-Hunter General, confirmed in his writings that one witch named their familiar "Grizzel Greedigut."

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A Witch-Hunter General, confirmed in his writings that one witch named their familiar "Grizzel Greedigut."

Suspected witches would often be stripped and publicly examined for blemishes, known as Witch’s Marks, that they may have received upon making their pact with the devil. These could include: freckles, moles, birthmarks, skin tags and tattoos.

What was Toby Shiptons job?

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Toby Shipton was the location carpenter.

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Toby Shipton was the location carpenter.

After the introduction of the Witchcraft Act in 1542, it was forbidden to conjure spirits or make enchantments and sorceries to cause harm.

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