Witch Hunts (General)
What was the common accusation against someone believed to be a witch?
Casting spells, making people sick, or consorting with the devil
In which US colony did the Salem Witch Trials occur?
Massachusetts
What did Puritans want to do to the Church of England?
Make it simpler and stricter
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Quran
Witch hunts happened only in Europe
False
Name one method used to test if someone was a witch.
Swimming test, pricking with needles, or confession under torture
True or False – “Salem was a small village in the 1690s.”
True
Name one Puritan rule or belief.
No fun on Sundays, strict moral behavior, regular church attendance
What is the Jewish day of rest called?
Shabbat
Puritans loved dancing in the church
False!
Which animal was often thought to be a witch’s familiar?
Cat, toad, or sometimes a crow
DOBBLE!!!
Name one reason why people were accused of witchcraft in Salem.
Personal grudges, strange behavior, or unexplained illness
DOBBLE!!!
Where did the Puritans settle in America?
Massachusetts Bay Colony
DOBBLE!!!
Name one religion that started in the Middle East.
Judaism, Christianity, or Islam
The Salem Witch Trials happened in the 1690s.
True!
“The fear of witches is called _______.”
Witchcraft hysteria or witch panic
How many people were executed during the Salem Witch Trials?
20 people (plus several died in jail)
Which famous university was founded by Puritans in 1636?
Harvard University
Which religion’s followers might say “Amen” at the end of prayers?
Christianity or Judaism
DOBBLE!!!!:-)
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all believe in one God.
TRUE (Monotheism)
Which famous book, written in 1487, was used to identify and punish witches?
Malleus Maleficarum
Who was the first person accused of witchcraft in Salem?
Tituba
What was typical about the way Puritans dressed?
They wore simple, plain clothes without bright colors or fancy decorations.
Name one major difference between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
They have different holy books (Bible, Quran, Torah), different beliefs about Jesus, and different practices
Name one place of worship for Christians, Muslims, or Jews.
Church, mosque, synagogue