David Brainerd and the Great Awakening

David Brainerd and the Great Awakening

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Jackson Turner

History, Religious Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video explores the life of David Brainerd, a missionary who spread Christianity among Native Americans in the 18th century. It covers his early life, education at Yale, involvement in the Great Awakening, and his missionary work. Despite facing health challenges and depression, Brainerd's dedication left a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations. His diaries, published by Jonathan Edwards, became influential in Christian circles.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major challenges faced by Native Americans during the early colonial period?

European diseases

Scarcity of water

Inability to communicate with settlers

Lack of food resources

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was David Brainerd expelled from Yale?

He was caught cheating

He failed his exams

He refused to attend classes

He criticized a faculty member

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the Great Awakening?

Cultural exchange

Political reform

Economic development

Religious revival

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor in Brainerd's missionary work among Native Americans?

His strong physical health

His ability to speak multiple languages

His financial support from Yale

His use of an interpreter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Brainerd's personal struggles affect his missionary work?

They made him more empathetic towards others

They led to his early retirement

They caused him to abandon his mission

They had no impact on his work

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge Brainerd faced when he first arrived at the Forks of the Delaware?

Scattered nature of Indian settlements

Inability to find an interpreter

Lack of support from local tribes

Hostility from English colonists

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the revival at Crossweeksung, what role did women play in spreading the religious message?

They were considered keepers of religious knowledge

They translated sermons into native languages

They organized community gatherings

They were the primary preachers

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in the self-replicating nature of the revival led by Brainerd?

Brainerd's charismatic preaching style

The involvement of converted Indians in spreading the message

The use of written materials to spread the message

Financial support from colonial authorities

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What illness did Brainerd suffer from, which ultimately led to his death?

Smallpox

Tuberculosis

Malaria

Typhoid fever

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jonathan Edwards view Brainerd's life and work?

As a story of cultural assimilation

As a cautionary tale of missionary failure

As a model of true Christian conversion

As an example of a successful businessman

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