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1. Which of the following statements best describes the role
of witches in medieval Europe?
a) Witches were women who practiced magic and
herbalism, often in secret, and were persecuted by the
church and the state.
b) Witches were women who rebelled against the
patriarchal and feudal system, and formed alliances with
other marginalized groups.
c) Witches were women who had special powers and
knowledge, and were respected and consulted by their
communities.
d) Witches were women who were accused of causing
harm and misfortune, and were tortured and executed by
the inquisition. *
Rationale: The term witch was used to label women who
were seen as a threat to the established order, and who were
scapegoated for various social and natural problems. The
witch-hunts were a form of gendered violence that aimed to
eliminate women's agency and autonomy.
2. What is the difference between a wise woman and a
midwife in pre-modern societies?
a) A wise woman was a general healer who treated various
ailments, while a midwife was a specialist in childbirth. *
b) A wise woman was a spiritual leader who performed
rituals and ceremonies, while a midwife was a practical
helper who assisted in labor.
c) A wise woman was an elder who passed on oral
traditions and folklore, while a midwife was a youngerÂ
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