Responses of the Authorities to Witchcraft Flashcards
In terms of the response of the authorities to witchcraft, what was the situation in the thriteenth and fourteenth centuries?
What was the inquisitorial system?
Why was there a decline in religious (ecclesiastical) courts?
Describe the use of torture.
What methods of torture were used?
What was the impact of torture?
Describe the limitations in the use of torture.
What were denunciations?
What is the link between torture and denunciations?
What were free denunciations?
What were free confessions?
What were the content of confessions?
Describe the nature of witchcraft charges (accusations).
What was the nature of the witchcraft trials, including the nature of English and Continental trials.
What were the punishments of those found guilty of witchcraft?
What was the impact of witchcraft on secular courts and the attitudes of authorities?
How did legislative developments impact witchcraft cases?
