Puritanism

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Test Your Knowledge of Puritanism

Welcome to the Puritanism Quiz! This quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge about the Puritan movement, its beliefs, and its historical significance.

Whether you're a history buff or just looking to learn something new, this quiz covers a range of topics, including:

  • Key figures in the Puritan movement
  • Historical events and timelines
  • Literary contributions from the Puritan era
  • Fundamental beliefs and tenets
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory725
Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England of Roman Catholic practices.
True
False
Puritans lost their influence after the First English Civil War.
True
False
Puritanism retained its character for a much longer period in America.
True
False
In which year puritans set sail for America ?
1630
1625
1620
1635
Who was a leader onboard the flagship Arbella?
John Cotton
John Winthrop
John Harvard
Roger Williams
Name the first woman to be recognized as an accomplished New World Poet.
Anne Brodstreet
Anne Bradstreet
Anne Cameron
Anne Chamberlain
How many basic tenets puritans had ?
6
4
3
5
What puritans meant by predestination ?
Humans are innately sinful
God rewards good/punishes evil
Salvation or damnation was predetermined by God
All anwers are correct
Puritan literature relied on entertainment rather than a religious, theme.
True
False
Who wrote "Paradise Lost"?
John Milton
Edward Taylor
John Dryden
William Bradford
Who wrote "Of Polimoth Plantation"?
Anne Bradstreet
William Bradford
John Dryden
John Winthrop
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