The Witch Craze Flashcards
(12 cards)
What were the seven main reasons for the Witch Craze?
- increased witchcraft literature
- plague
- religious developments
- war
- weather
- lack of government control
- social tensions
In which century did the Witch Craze begin?
- 16th century
- 1500
What does ‘maleficium’ mean?
A harm committed by magic
What does ‘diabolism’ mean?
Devil worship
Which war led to growing anxieties in England, and also helped to cause the Witch Craze?
The English Civil War
How did weather help cause the Witch Craze?
A mini ice age caused famine and anger. People didn’t have anything to blame for the mini ice age so people blamed witches as it was their only explanation.
What major religious change was one of the causes of the Witch Craze?
The change of England from Protestantism to Catholicism.
Name three methods of punishment for people found guilty of witchcraft.
- hanging
- burning
- being crushed under a rock
What is a craze?
A craze is an enthusiastic or out of control activity which achieves widespread but short-lived popularity.
What is persecution?
Persecution is the mistreatment of an individual or group by another individual or group.
Note: This is not the same as prosecution.
What was the Reformation?
A 16th century movement for the reform of the Catholic Church ending in the establishment of the Protestant Church.
What was the Counter-Reformation?
The reform movement in the Catholic Church following the Reformation.
