History B Schools History Project GCSE
Religion and superstition
What Religion and superstition means in History B Schools History Project GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Religion and superstition
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Reference: OCR
Believing the plague was a punishment from God, many people took religious actions such as praying, fasting, and going on pilgrimages, and Flagellants whipped themselves to show repentance.
Topics that use Religion and superstition
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