Second Great Awakening Test Bank

Who was Charles Finney?

• A famous scientist

• The best-known preacher of the Second Great Awakening

• A famous artist

• A well-known politician

What did Charles Finney teach about sin?

• Sin was involuntary

• Sin was voluntary

• Sin was a myth

• Sin was unavoidable

What traditional doctrine did Charles Finney reject?

• The doctrine of evolution

• The doctrine of predestination

• The doctrine of gravity

• The doctrine of democracy

What did Charles Finney believe about people and sin?

• People could never be free of sin

• Everyone had the power to become perfect and free of sin

• Only a few people could be free of sin

• Sin was not important

What was a key feature of the Second Great Awakening?

• Scientific experiments

• Camp meetings

• Art exhibitions

• Political debates

Where did camp meetings usually take place?

• In large cities

• In frontier areas

• In schools

• In theaters

What was the purpose of camp meetings?

• To watch movies

• To spread the revival message

• To play sports

• To sell goods

How long did the Second Great Awakening last?

• From 1790 to 1800

• From 1790 to 1830

• From 1800 to 1850

• From 1850 to 1900

What activities were common at camp meetings?

• Worship, fellowship, and community

• Shopping, eating, and dancing

• Studying, reading, and writing

• Sleeping, resting, and relaxing

Why were camp meetings held outdoors?

• To enjoy the weather

• To accommodate large gatherings

• To avoid paying for a venue

• To have picnics