Dunker Church and the Battle of Antietam

What is the Dunker Church known for?

• Its architectural beauty

• Being a symbol of peace on a battlefield

• Hosting famous battles

• Being the largest church in Maryland

Which of the following is NOT a pacifist faith recognized by the U.S. government?

• Baptists

• Dunkers

• Quakers

• Mennonites

What did the Dunkers hear on September 14th that signaled the approach of battle?

• Marching soldiers

• Church bells

• Cannon fire

• Thunderstorms

Why was the high ground at the Dunker Church strategically important?

• Whoever held it controlled the battlefield

• It was the highest point in Maryland

• It provided a clear view of the battlefield

• It was a safe haven for soldiers

What was the Dunkers' reaction to the battle occurring on their land?

• They negotiated peace between the armies

• They left the area to avoid the conflict

• They fortified their church for protection

• They actively participated in the battle

How did the Dunkers perform baptisms?

• By anointing with oil

• By sprinkling water

• By submerging three times for the Trinity

• By pouring water over the head

What was unique about the Dunkers' baptismal process?

• It was only for infants

• It was performed in a church

• It involved singing hymns

• It required full submersion three times

What is the modern name for the Dunkers?

• Church of the Brethren

• Antietam Church

• Peace Church

• Church of the Dunkers

Where can you still find Dunkers today?

• In the Antietam Valley

• In the Shenandoah Valley

• In the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania

• All of the above

What does the Dunker Church symbolize in the context of the Battle of Antietam?

• Victory

• Peace amidst chaos

• Religious conflict

• Military strategy