Quaker History Quiz

What was the central belief of Quakers according to George Fox?

• The presence of God was found in religious rituals

• The presence of God was found in churches only

• The presence of God was found within people rather than in churches

• The presence of God was found in nature

What was the official name of the Quaker group founded by George Fox?

• Quakerism Society

• Friends of the Light

• Society of Quakers

• Religious Society of Friends

What was considered radical about Quaker beliefs?

• Women were not allowed to speak out during worship

• Women and men were spiritual equals

• They used honorific titles such as 'Your Lordship' and 'My Lady'

• They had official ministers and religious rituals

Which colony in America was founded by William Penn as a sanctuary for religious freedom and tolerance?

• Massachusetts

• Maryland

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

What was the cause that Quakers took up in the 19th century?

• Forcing Native American assimilation

• Promoting slavery

• Opposing women's suffrage

• Protecting Native Americans' rights

What was the stance of Quakers on owning slaves in the 18th century?

• They were barred from owning slaves

• They were encouraged to own slaves

• They were indifferent towards owning slaves

• They were ordered to start buying and selling slaves

What was the nickname given to George Fox and others who shared his beliefs?

• Quaker

• Religious Society of Friends

• Society of Quakers

• Friends of the Light

What was the stance of Quakers on pacifism?

• They were required to fight in wars

• They were indifferent towards pacifism

• They were advocates of war

• They were pacifists

What was the belief of Quakers about the Light of Christ?

• The Light of Christ was found in churches only

• Only women had the Light of Christ within them

• Only men had the Light of Christ within them

• Everyone had the Light of Christ within them

What was the stance of Quakers on religious rituals?

• They had official ministers and religious rituals

• They didn't have official ministers or religious rituals

• They only had religious rituals

• They only had official ministers