Puritanism Introduction

What event in the early 16th century led to the creation of the Church of England?

• Martin Luther’s 95 Theses

• Henry VIII’s break with the Roman Catholic Church

• The Protestant Reformation in Europe

• The English Civil War

What did the Puritans believe about the ceremonies and rituals of the Church of England?

• They were completely different from Roman Catholic practices.

• They were still too similar to Roman Catholic practices.

• They were outdated and irrelevant.

• They were already reformed enough to align with their beliefs.

What stereotype developed about the Puritans during the Elizabethan era?

• They were generous and welcoming.

• They were uneducated and superstitious.

• They were rebellious and violent.

• They were strict, hypocritical, and banned fun activities.

What did the Puritans believe about access to religious scripture?

• It should be restricted to priests.

• It should only be read in Latin.

• It should be accessible in the vernacular.

• It should not be written down.

Why did Queen Elizabeth I shut down Parliament in response to William Strickland's bill?

• She believed the bill was too expensive to implement.

• The bill demanded changes to the Prayer Book to align with Puritan ideals.

• The bill proposed removing the monarchy’s control over religion.

• She was influenced by Catholic advisors.

What was one specific aspect of Catholic practices that Puritans rebelled against in the Church of England?

• Allowing priests to marry.

• Singing hymns in church.

• Using the English language in prayer.

• Wearing elaborate clerical vestments.

How did Puritans reflect their devotion in their daily lives?

• By regularly donating large sums of money to the church.

• By isolating themselves from society entirely.

• By attending frequent sermons, learning psalms, and journaling about spiritual struggles.

• By fasting weekly to show their piety.

Why did Richard Baxter consider dancing and music dangerous?

• He believed they distracted people from work.

• He believed they could lead individuals into sin.

• He believed they promoted Catholic rituals.

• He believed they were a waste of time.

What was the key difference between the Puritans and the Pilgrims?

• Puritans sought to reform the Church of England, while Pilgrims separated from it.

• Pilgrims supported the monarchy, while Puritans opposed it.

• Puritans and Pilgrims had no significant differences.

• Pilgrims sought to reform the Church of England, while Puritans separated from it.

How has Puritanism influenced modern society in America?

• It introduced strict moral values and religious ideals.

• It established the foundation for American independence.

• It created the separation of church and state.

• It led to the end of monarchy in America.