David Brainerd and the Great Awakening

The video explores the life of David Brainerd, a missionary who spread Christianity among Native Americans in the 18th century. It covers his early life, education at Yale, involvement in the Great Awakening, and his missionary work. Despite facing health challenges and depression, Brainerd's dedication left a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations. His diaries, published by Jonathan Edwards, became influential in Christian circles.

What was one of the major challenges faced by Native Americans during the early colonial period?

• European diseases

• Scarcity of water

• Inability to communicate with settlers

• Lack of food resources

Why was David Brainerd expelled from Yale?

• He was caught cheating

• He failed his exams

• He refused to attend classes

• He criticized a faculty member

What was the primary focus of the Great Awakening?

• Cultural exchange

• Political reform

• Economic development

• Religious revival

What was a significant factor in Brainerd's missionary work among Native Americans?

• His strong physical health

• His ability to speak multiple languages

• His financial support from Yale

• His use of an interpreter

How did Brainerd's personal struggles affect his missionary work?

• They made him more empathetic towards others

• They led to his early retirement

• They caused him to abandon his mission

• They had no impact on his work

What was a significant challenge Brainerd faced when he first arrived at the Forks of the Delaware?

• Scattered nature of Indian settlements

• Inability to find an interpreter

• Lack of support from local tribes

• Hostility from English colonists

In the revival at Crossweeksung, what role did women play in spreading the religious message?

• They were considered keepers of religious knowledge

• They translated sermons into native languages

• They organized community gatherings

• They were the primary preachers

What was a key factor in the self-replicating nature of the revival led by Brainerd?

• Brainerd's charismatic preaching style

• The involvement of converted Indians in spreading the message

• The use of written materials to spread the message

• Financial support from colonial authorities

What illness did Brainerd suffer from, which ultimately led to his death?

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis

• Malaria

• Typhoid fever

How did Jonathan Edwards view Brainerd's life and work?

• As a story of cultural assimilation

• As a cautionary tale of missionary failure

• As a model of true Christian conversion

• As an example of a successful businessman