Great Awakening and Sermon Analysis

Mrs. Brown introduces Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening, a series of religious revivals in the 1730s. The movement aimed to bring emotion and individuality to religion. Edwards, a key figure, was known for his strict standards and influential sermons, including 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.' The video explains the structure of Puritan sermons and prepares students for class analysis of Edwards' work.

Who is the focus of Mrs. Brown's presentation?

• George Whitefield

• John Wesley

• Aaron Burr

• Jonathan Edwards

What was the main goal of the Great Awakening?

• To increase church attendance

• To promote more sleep

• To establish new churches

• To bring emotion and individuality to religious practices

What is the main theme of the Great Awakening?

• Religious revival and emotional connection

• Scientific advancement

• Economic prosperity

• Political independence

Where did the Great Awakening originate?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

Who were some of the key figures in the origins of the Great Awakening?

• Jonathan Edwards and Aaron Burr

• The Wesley brothers and George Whitefield

• John Calvin and Martin Luther

• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

Who were the Wesley brothers?

• Founders of Methodism

• Leaders of the American Revolution

• Famous scientists

• Authors of the Bible

What was the role of George Whitefield in the Great Awakening?

• A military general

• A scientist

• An evangelist who spread the movement to the American colonies

• A political leader

What was Jonathan Edwards' relationship to Aaron Burr?

• Grandfather

• Brother

• Uncle

• Father

At what age did Jonathan Edwards enter Yale College?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What was Jonathan Edwards' approach to his studies?

• Occasional

• Casual and relaxed

• Strict and disciplined

• Unstructured