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=In History, my teacher told us according to King James I witches were identified by having a mark on their body (the mark of the devil) of any sort, if you had familiars (a pet which followed you around wherever you went, mainly a cat), if you made models of your victims, lived alone, old or if you were a woman.=
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Why were people afraid of witches in the seventeenth century?
Everyone in those times was highly religious, so they persecuted people who studied the occult. Not everyone that was persecuted was guilty. After the first people started the accusing, other people accused each other to remain "safe" from persecution. A great book that is related to this question is the Crucible. It's actually a play, but can be read like a book.
Why cells could not be observed before seventeenth century?
No microscope
Was Puritanism suited for life in the wilderness of the seventeenth century?
yes
What colony was intended as a haven for catholics in the seventeenth century?
Maryland
In which century did the year 1700 occur?
The year 1700, as with all years from 1601 to 1700, was in the seventeenth century.
How old were witches in the 17th century?
Any age. Even small children could be identified as witches.
What were the beliefs and attitudes about witches in the seventeenth century?
In the seventeenth century, beliefs about witches were deeply rooted in superstition, religion, and societal fears. Many viewed witches as individuals who made pacts with the devil, engaging in malevolent practices to harm others. This era was marked by widespread witch hunts, fueled by religious fervor and a desire to maintain social order, leading to numerous trials and executions. Attitudes towards witches were often misogynistic, with women disproportionately accused and persecuted as witches due to prevailing gender norms and fears of female autonomy.
Is seventeenth century the same as 1300?
I thought the seventeenth century was the 1600's??
What century is 1681?
Seventeenth Century (17th)
Is the seventeenth century the same as the 1600s?
No, but almost. The Seventeenth century is 1601 to 1700. The 1600s are 1600 to 1699.
Which century is 1642?
the seventeenth
When was The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century created?
The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century was created in 1867.
What country began to colonize Indonesia in the early seventeenth century?
The Netherlands began to colonize Indonesia in the early seventeenth century.
How were witches identified in the 1600's?
they have a mark
What century Shakespeare die?
He died in the seventeenth century, in 1616.
What century was AD 1605 in?
seventeenth century
What was the 16th century attitude to witches?
they hated witches
