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Quiz about Black Magic and the Supernatural

Black Magic and the Supernatural Quiz

This is a little journey into the world of the dark powers.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,058

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7956

Last 3 plays: Guest 138 (4/10), madfilkentist (10/10), Guest 101 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The discredited 'science' of phrenology explained behavior via the 'bumps' in one's head. Who is credited - if that is the word - with the development of this technique? Hint

Jean Charcot

Cliffford Beers

Franz Joseph Gall

Pierre Janet

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Mesmerism', a forerunner of hypnosis, was developed by Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer, however, didn't really understand what he had discovered. How did he explain his 'treatment'? Hint

Restoring the level of the four basic elements to the body

Restoring the proper flow of blood in the body

Restoring the proper balance of magnetic fluids in the body

Restoring the proper respiratory rate to the body

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the principal difference between an incubus and a succubus? Hint

Different Genders

Different Powers

Different Ages

Different Geographies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Two men named Sprenger and Kramer wrote a book which was the 'bible' of the Middle Ages in terms of witchcraft, magic, sorcery, etc. What is the title of the book? Hint

The Devil's Incantations

The Evil Realm

Pagan Rituals

The Witch Hammer

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Question 5 of 10

5. The belief that a person can be transformed into a wolf is known by what term? Hint

Necromancy

Lycanthropy

Alectryomancy

Alchemy

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Question 6 of 10

6. A ghost or spirit who engages in mischief is known by what term? Hint

Warlock

Poltergeist

Spook

Vampire

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Question 7 of 10

7. The idea that there was a curse on the people who came into contact with King Tut's tomb originated with the untimely death of this individual. Hint

Cleopatra

Lord Carnarvon

Marc Antony

Heinrich Schliemann

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many cards are there in a deck of tarot cards? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Witches are often said to have "familiars". Where are these "spirits" usually found? Hint

Their powers

Their costumes and clothing

Their pets

Their paraphernalia

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Question 10 of 10

10. What useful substance is derived from the saliva of vampire bats? Hint

Anti-Coagulant Agent

Oxidization Agent

Decongestant Agent

Energizing Agent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The discredited 'science' of phrenology explained behavior via the 'bumps' in one's head. Who is credited - if that is the word - with the development of this technique?

Answer: Franz Joseph Gall

At least he called some attention to the important function of the brain. As to the meaning of the "bumps", however, there's not much that modern science has to say in support of his theory.

2. 'Mesmerism', a forerunner of hypnosis, was developed by Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer, however, didn't really understand what he had discovered. How did he explain his 'treatment'?

Answer: Restoring the proper balance of magnetic fluids in the body

He was something of a P.T. Barnum. He knew that he had something, but didn't know what it was. So, he put on a nice show and hoped for the best.

3. What is the principal difference between an incubus and a succubus?

Answer: Different Genders

The former is male; the latter is female.

4. Two men named Sprenger and Kramer wrote a book which was the 'bible' of the Middle Ages in terms of witchcraft, magic, sorcery, etc. What is the title of the book?

Answer: The Witch Hammer

In Latin, "Malleus Maleficarum". It's amazing to believe that people actually believed this stuff.

5. The belief that a person can be transformed into a wolf is known by what term?

Answer: Lycanthropy

Werewolves, for example.

6. A ghost or spirit who engages in mischief is known by what term?

Answer: Poltergeist

Some ghosts are scary; some ghosts are troublesome.

7. The idea that there was a curse on the people who came into contact with King Tut's tomb originated with the untimely death of this individual.

Answer: Lord Carnarvon

Carnarvon financed Howard Carter - the man who found Tut in the 'Valley of the Kings'. Carnarvon died shortly after entering the tomb - under somewhat mysterious circumstances. Ever since that time, the legend of a curse has been part of the story of King Tut.

8. How many cards are there in a deck of tarot cards?

Answer: 78

There are 56 (Minor Arcana) and 22 (Major Arcana) in a deck.

9. Witches are often said to have "familiars". Where are these "spirits" usually found?

Answer: Their pets

Black cats are the most well-known example.

10. What useful substance is derived from the saliva of vampire bats?

Answer: Anti-Coagulant Agent

There is actually a substance called 'draculin'. It may sound ghoulish, but whatever works is acceptable.

Source: Author robert362

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