The Great Awakening Quiz

Which of the following best describes the Great Awakening?

• A political movement in colonial America

• A religious revival in colonial America

• A social reform movement in colonial America

• A scientific revolution in colonial America

Who is considered one of the key figures of the Great Awakening?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Jonathan Edwards

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main goal of the Great Awakening?

• To promote religious tolerance

• To establish a new political system

• To encourage scientific advancements

• To revive religious faith and devotion

Which of the following is NOT a lasting effect of the Great Awakening?

• Increased religious diversity

• Greater emphasis on individualism

• Weakening of traditional religious institutions

• Decreased interest in education

Where did the Great Awakening primarily take place?

• New England colonies

• Southern colonies

• Mid-Atlantic colonies

• Western frontier

Who is known for delivering the famous sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'?

• George Whitefield

• John Wesley

• Cotton Mather

• Jonathan Edwards

What was the impact of the Great Awakening on slavery?

• It led to the abolition of slavery

• It had no impact on slavery

• It increased opposition to slavery

• It strengthened support for slavery

Which religious denomination experienced significant growth during the Great Awakening?

• Anglicanism

• Catholicism

• Puritanism

• Methodism