Quiz: Witch hunts in France and Europe

France, like the rest of Europe, was hit by the witch hunt. Test your knowledge about this period!  

How well do you know about witch hunts?

When did the witch hunts take place in Europe? In ancient times In the Middle Ages At the renaissance

Which region of France was most affected? Alsace Brittany The island of France

What type of court was the deadliest? The Courts of the Inquisition Local courts

Men were also persecuted and killed TRUE fake

Necromancy was… (2 answers) a masculine art a feminine art one of the first magical arts targeted by the Church one of the last magical arts targeted by the Church

What was one way for the accused to be released? Have a good lawyer Have more witnesses than the prosecution Resisting torture

Which book/manual greatly contributed to the persecution of witches? The Inquisitors' Manual The Witches' Hammer The Bible

Witchcraft trials were often a way of... control the population to strengthen the power of the Church and the Christian faith get rid of annoying people All answers

Which great astronomer saw his mother accused of witchcraft? Johannes Kepler Galileo Galilei Nicolas Copernic

In what year was witchcraft decriminalized in France? 1575 1682 1712

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The theme of witches is fascinating, and a great way to practice French by working on the language, history and culture! That's why I created the Witches Thematic Box, a toolbox full of resources and activities to work on French around this theme!