Bamberg Witch Trials

Question 1

What is the name of the website that this case is documented in?

Answer 1

witchcraftandwitches.com

Question 2

What is the name of this witch trial which is documented under the website?

Answer 2

Bamberg Witch Trials

Question 3

What years did these trials take place from?

Answer 3

1626 to 1631

Question 4

What country did these trials take place in?

Answer 4

Germany

Question 5

Who was accused?

Answer 5

Anyone who appeared to be engaging in witchcraft

Question 6

Why was the accusation brought against them? What did the Prince-Bishop want to do?

Answer 6

Because there had been many wars and plagues and the Prince-Bishop wanted someone to blame other than politicians

Question 7

What was the outcome of these trials?

Answer 7

600 people were executed

Question 8

Which of the four factors does this case come under?

Answer 8

Hardships

Question 9

Why does this case come under the factor of Hardships?

Answer 9

Because Bamberg had been torn by wars and plagues which likely destroyed their society