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Puritans / Crucible
Background Information on Puritanism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| As a 17th century Puritan, your life would center around what? | church |
| What building is at the center of town and is the place where news is received? | church |
| Puritans believed that all sins, no matter how big or small, must be | punished |
| When your neighbor is in need of help, why do you refuse assistance? | Because you believe that it is God's will and that misfortune is punishment for bad behavior. |
| A type of government that centers around the church is called this. | theocracy |
| Who can vote in elections? | church members |
| What are valued in religious worship, writing, and lifestyle? | Plainnes and simplicity |
| Why are men considered stronger than women and children? | Because Eve was the first to sin in the Garden of Eden. |
| Why do women obey their husbands and do not voice their opinions? | Because women are not regarded as smart. |
| God had already chosen who would be in heaven or hell and each believer had no way of knowing which group they were in. | predestination |
| The belief that hard work was an honor to God which would lead to a prosperous reward was known as | The Protestant work ethic |
| Those who were wealthy were obviously blessed by God and were - | in good standing with Him |