Paper 3 Witchcraft exam questions
These are the exam questions from the textbook. Use
these for revision by creating plans and examining the question structure.
Section A:
Depth study questions with one primary source.
Assess the value of the source for revealing
beliefs in witchcraft and the organisation of witch-hunts in the late 17th
century.
Assess the value of the source for revealing the
role of children and the use of evidence in the late 17th-century
witch trials. Explain your answer, the information given about its origin and
your own knowledge about the historical context.
Assess the value of the source for revealing the
interrogation methods of witch-finders and the role of familiar spirits in
witchcraft accusations.
Section B:
These questions come from the five depth studies.
To what
extent do you agree that the extensive use of torture explains why the
witch-hunt in Bamberg lasted for so long? 20 marks
How far do you agree that the persecutions in
Bamberg came to an end because of the arrival of the Swedish Army? 20 marks
How accurate is it to say that the English Civil
War was the most important underlying cause of the East Anglican witch-craze
1645-47? 20 marks
Section C:
Breadth study questions. These questions come from either
enquiry and will cover at least 100 years.