Great Awakening Quiz

What was the Great Awakening?

• A political movement in the 18th century

• A series of religious revivals in the American colonies

• A military conflict in the 17th century

• An economic policy introduced in the 19th century

When did the First Great Awakening occur?

• Late 16th century

• Early 17th century

• Mid 18th century

• Late 19th century

Who was a key figure in the First Great Awakening?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Jonathan Edwards

• Thomas Jefferson

What was a major effect of the Great Awakening on American society?

• It led to the establishment of the first universities in America.

• It decreased the influence of traditional authority in religion.

• It initiated the American Revolution.

• It caused a decline in religious participation.

Which denomination was NOT significantly affected by the Great Awakening?

• Presbyterian

• Baptist

• Anglican

• Catholic

What was one of the main themes preached during the Great Awakening?

• The importance of scientific advancement

• The necessity of personal and direct experience of God

• The need for political revolution

• The benefits of economic liberalism

How did the Great Awakening contribute to the American Revolution?

• It weakened the power of British colonial authorities.

• It encouraged a sense of unity among the colonies.

• It led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

• It provided military training to the colonists.

Which of the following was a consequence of the Great Awakening?

• The establishment of new colleges and universities

• The end of slavery in the American colonies

• The creation of the United States Constitution

• The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

What role did George Whitefield play in the Great Awakening?

• He was a political leader who opposed it.

• He was a key preacher who spread its ideas.

• He was a writer who criticized its effects.

• He was an inventor who was inspired by its teachings.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Great Awakening on religious practice in the colonies?

• It led to a decline in religious diversity.

• It promoted the idea of separation of church and state.

• It increased competition among different religious denominations.

• It unified all Christian denominations under a single doctrine.