The Witch Trials Focused on What as the Explanation of Witchcraft

question 39

Multiple Choice

The witch trials focused on what as the explanation of witchcraft?

• A) women were more prone to witchcraft because they were weaker than men.
• B) The Devil was the source of evil as the enemy of God.
• C) Secular temptations led people away from righteous behavior
• D) Petty jealousy and competition saw people use evil magic to harm others
• E) Foreign influences (such as Jews and Ottomans) led people astray.

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that regulate electrolyte and water balance by acting on the kidneys, primarily aldosterone.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a regulator of calcium levels in the blood.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels by assisting the absorption of glucose by cells.

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the concentration of the urine.