America's Godly Heritage

Multiple Choice

According to Patrick Henry, what was the foundation of the great nation he refers to?

• The gospel of Jesus Christ

• A variety of religions

• Economic prosperity

• Military strength

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of The New-England Primer as stated on its cover?

• To teach the true reading of English and include religious catechism

• To provide entertainment for children

• To teach mathematics

• To promote political ideas

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements from the New-England Primer (image 2) emphasizes the value of wisdom in family relationships?

• A wise son makes a glad father but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

• Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble there with.

• Come unto Christ all you that are heavy laden and He will give you rest.

• Honor thy father and thy mother.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes John Jay's view on the selection of rulers in a Christian nation?

• It is both a duty and privilege to select Christians as rulers.

• Rulers should be chosen based on wealth.

• Rulers should be selected by random draw.

• Religion should not influence the choice of rulers.

Open Ended

How do the quotes from Patrick Henry, John Quincy Adams, and John Jay (images 0, 4, and 5) reflect the relationship between Christianity and early American government?

Multiple Choice

Which country listed has had the most constitutions, and how many has it had?

• France, 15

• Italy, 8

• Brazil, 7

• Poland, 6

Multiple Choice

Which philosopher is referenced the most times in the context of the images shown?

• Sir William Blackstone

• Baron Charles Montesquieu

• John Locke

• The Holy Bible

Open Ended

How did the philosophies of Sir William Blackstone, Baron Charles Montesquieu, and John Locke influence modern government systems?

Multiple Choice

According to Isaiah 33:22, what three roles does the Lord fulfill?

• Judge, Lawgiver, King

• Priest, Prophet, King

• Teacher, Savior, Judge

• Judge, Prophet, Savior

Open Ended

How might the message in Jeremiah 17:9 relate to the need for laws and government?

Multiple Choice

According to Ezra 7:24, who was exempt from taxes, tribute, or tolls?

• Priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, Nethinim, and servants of the house of God

• All citizens of the land

• Only the king's family

• Foreigners living in the land

Open Ended

How did the 1892 Supreme Court case Church of the Holy Trinity vs. United States describe the relationship between American laws and Christianity?

Multiple Choice

Which sources of morality are emphasized in Vidal vs. Girard (1844) as being important for education?

• The Bible and especially the New Testament

• The writings of philosophers

• The U.S. Constitution

• The works of Shakespeare

Multiple Choice

What does the First Amendment state about laws regarding religion?

• Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or inhibiting the free exercise thereof.

• Congress shall establish a national religion.

• Congress shall only support Christian teachings.

• Congress shall tax religious institutions.

Open Ended

How does Jefferson's letter to the Danbury Baptist Association interpret the First Amendment's stance on religion and government?

Multiple Choice

According to the House Judiciary Committee in 1854, what was the universal sentiment regarding Christianity at the time of the adoption of the Constitution and the Amendments?

• That Christianity should be discouraged

• That only one sect of Christianity should be encouraged

• That Christianity should be encouraged, but not only one sect

• That religion should be separated from government entirely

Open Ended

How did the House Judiciary Committee in 1854 describe the role of Christianity in the founding and continuation of the United States government?

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the view of the First Amendment as expressed in Everson vs. The Board of Education (1947)?

• The First Amendment allows for some overlap between church and state.

• The First Amendment requires a strict separation between church and state.

• The First Amendment encourages the establishment of a national religion.

• The First Amendment is not relevant to religious matters.

Multiple Choice

According to Dr. William James, what happens if something is repeated often enough?

• People will ignore it.

• People will question it.

• People will believe it.

• People will forget it.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the separation of church and state is supported by the Constitution of the former Soviet Union, Article 124?

• The church controls the state.

• The state controls the church.

• The church and state are separated, and schools are separated from the church.

• There is no mention of religion in the constitution.

Open Ended

After learning about America's godly heritage, what questions do you still have or what more would you like to know about the topic?

Open Ended

How do you think the principles of Christianity could influence public affairs, according to Ben Franklin's quote?