Puritan Life and Dissent in Colonial New England Quiz

What were the core beliefs of the Puritans in Colonial New England?

• Rejection of the Bible and Christian teachings

• Freedom of religion and tolerance

• Belief in multiple gods and goddesses

• Predestination and moral righteousness

How did the Puritans view the role of the church in their community?

• Irrelevant to community life, only focused on individual salvation

• Central to community life, providing spiritual guidance and moral discipline

• Limited to ceremonial functions, with no real impact on the community

• Exclusively focused on political matters, ignoring spiritual guidance

How did the Puritan community structure contribute to social order and stability?

• Encouraging freedom of expression and individualism

• Ignoring religious and moral values in community life

• Emphasizing strict adherence to religious and moral codes

• Promoting a relaxed and permissive social environment

What were the roles of men and women in the Puritan community?

• Men were only responsible for religious activities, while women were only responsible for providing for the family

• Men were responsible for managing the household and caring for the children, while women provided for the family and led religious activities

• Men and women had equal roles in the Puritan community

• Men were responsible for providing for the family and leading religious activities, while women were expected to manage the household and care for the children.

How did the Puritans handle dissent within their community?

• Enforcing strict conformity and punishing dissenters

• Encouraging open discussions and debates

• Exiling dissenters from the community

• Ignoring dissent and allowing individuals to do as they please

Who were some notable Puritan dissenters and what were their reasons for dissent?

• John Smith, Pocahontas, and William Bradford. They dissented because they wanted to establish a monarchy in the colonies.

• Squanto, Massasoit, and Metacomet. They dissented because they disagreed with the treatment of Native Americans.

• Some notable Puritan dissenters include Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson. They dissented due to disagreements with Puritan religious and political practices, such as the strict control of the church and government, and the treatment of Native Americans.

• Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, and John Winthrop. They dissented because they believed in the strict control of the church and government.

What impact did Puritanism have on the development of education in Colonial New England?

• Encouraged a focus on physical labor over intellectual pursuits

• Promoted the idea that only the wealthy should have access to education

• Emphasized the importance of literacy and education for all members of the community

• Advocated for the exclusion of women from formal education

In what ways did Puritanism shape the cultural and social norms of Colonial New England?

• Puritanism emphasized hard work, frugality, self-discipline, and the importance of community and religious faith.

• Puritanism had no impact on the cultural and social norms of Colonial New England

• Puritanism promoted laziness, extravagance, and lack of self-discipline

• Puritanism encouraged individualism and the pursuit of personal wealth above all else

What is predestination?

• Events happen randomly without any plan.

• God decides beforehand who will be saved or not.

• Destiny is solely based on luck and chance.

• Everyone creates their own destiny.

In Puritan belief, who are "the elect"?

• Individuals responsible for organizing Puritan communities.

• People who have not yet chosen their religious beliefs.

• The chosen individuals predestined by God for salvation.

• All members of the Puritan clergy.