Witchcraft

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/witchcraft

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is witchcraft?Witchcraft is the practice of magic, like spellcasting, divination, potion-making, or talking to spirits, to make something happen.
2. Why were people accused of witchcraft in the past?People were accused because of fear, religious rules, and when bad things happened, like sickness or bad weather, people blamed a witch.

Diabolical Pact: A historical belief that witches made a formal agreement with Satan for magical powers.
Witch Hunts: Periods of intense persecution and trials of individuals accused of witchcraft, especially in early modern Europe.
Neo-Paganism: A modern religious movement that draws inspiration from historical pagan beliefs and practices, often including witchcraft.