Question

What was one similar characteristic shared by European Jews and women accused of witchcraft during the Protestant Reformation and the Counter-Reformation? (1 point)
• Both groups were required to live in self-contained ghettos within their communities
• Both groups were forced to wear yellow badges that identified them as Jews or accused witches.
• Both groups were used as scapegoats for many of the religious and political problems in Europe at that time.
• Both groups were highly esteemed in Protestant and Catholic societies.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

• Both groups were used as scapegoats for many of the religious and political problems in Europe at that time.