History of Bethlehem Quiz

Who was the man who started the Moravian Church?

• John Hus

• William Allen

• Count Zinzendorf

• George Whitefield

In which year did the followers of John Hus form the Unitas Fratrum?

• 1457

• 1415

• 1735

• 1722

Where did the Moravians move to before settling in Bethlehem?

• Lehighton

• Nazareth

• Europe

• Georgia

What was the purpose of Bethlehem in supporting the missionary efforts of Moravians?

• To establish a trading post for the Moravian Church

• To supply clothing and leather goods for the Pilgermeine

• To provide education for the Moravian children

• To serve as a military base for the Moravian missionaries

What was the communal living arrangement in early Bethlehem known as?

• Communal Economy

• General Economy

• Individual Economy

• Private Economy

Which area of Bethlehem was designated for non-Moravians to live in?

• North Bethlehem

• East Bethlehem

• South Bethlehem

• West Bethlehem

What type of manufacturing was done in the Sister's and Brother's houses in Bethlehem?

• Heavy manufacturing

• Textile manufacturing

• Light manufacturing

• Food processing

In what year did the Moravians end the General Economy and start working for themselves?

• 1741

• 1735

• 1762

• 1722

What was the main crop grown in Bethlehem?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Barley

• Corn

What was the primary purpose of the Industrial Area next to the Monocacy in Bethlehem?

• To establish a trading post for non-Moravians

• To conduct heavy manufacturing using water as a power source

• To serve as a recreational area for the Moravians

• To provide housing for the Moravian workers