L.6 Section 5

What was the primary reason colonists in New England were required to attend church services on Sundays?

• To socialize with other community members

• To avoid fines or punishment

• To learn new farming techniques

• To participate in community decision-making

How did the Great Awakening contribute to the American Revolution?

• By promoting the idea of spiritual equality

• By increasing the number of churches

• By introducing new farming methods

• By creating new laws for colonists

Which of the following was a common practice in Puritan church services?

• Women preaching sermons

• Services lasting up to five hours

• Singing and dancing during the service

• Allowing children to lead prayers

What role did religion play in the lives of enslaved African Americans in the colonies?

• It was used to justify their enslavement

• It was completely banned by colonial laws

• It was ignored by enslaved people

• It was only practiced in secret

Which new religions developed among enslaved people in the Americas by blending African traditions with Christian elements?

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Santeria and Vodou

• Islam and Judaism

• Shinto and Sikhism

What was a significant effect of the Great Awakening on colonial society?

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery

• It encouraged ideas of liberty and self-reliance

• It resulted in the construction of more schools

• It caused a decline in church attendance

Why were enslaved Africans often converted to Christianity in the colonies?

• To help them learn English

• To prevent rebellion and promote obedience

• To allow them to become church leaders

• To encourage them to return to Africa

What was a common feature of the Great Awakening revival meetings?

• They were held in private homes

• They featured fiery sermons to large crowds

• They focused on agricultural techniques

• They were exclusive to wealthy colonists

How did the Great Awakening appeal to enslaved people?

• By offering them immediate freedom

• By aligning with African traditions like call and response

• By providing them with new job opportunities

• By allowing them to own land

What was a restriction placed on women in Puritan churches?

• They could not attend services

• They were not allowed to read the Bible

• They were prohibited from preaching or speaking

• They could not sit in the front rows