Puritan Movement Quiz

When did the Puritan movement begin in England?

• Early 1400s

• Middle of the 1500s

• Late 1600s

• Early 1700s

What did Christians in England begin to feel about the church?

• It was corrupt.

• It was perfect.

• It was too small.

• It was too powerful.

In what year did King Henry break away from the Catholic Church to form the Church of England?

• 1534

• 1543

• 1558

• 1521

According to Puritan belief, what determines all features of salvation?

• Human actions

• God's sovereignty

• Church authority

• Personal faith

How did Puritans view the concept of salvation?

• As a result of human effort

• As predetermined by God

• As a reward for good behavior

• As a universal right

According to John Calvin, to whom is God's forgiveness limited?

• All of humanity

• Only those who repent

• A select group of followers

• Those who perform good deeds

How were Puritanical laws administered?

• Through economic policies

• Through military enforcement

• Through religion

• Through democratic voting

According to the text, how can good be accomplished?

• Through hard work and self-discipline

• By ignoring sins

• By praying occasionally

• By doing nothing

What is the relationship between sin and law in the text?

• To sin is to break the law

• To sin is to follow the law

• To sin is to create the law

• To sin is to ignore the law

What qualities did the Puritans believe women possessed?

• Qualities that could be exploited and become sinful

• Qualities that were inherently virtuous

• Qualities that were superior to men's

• Qualities that were irrelevant to moral discussions