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  1. Q1. Which individual is famously associated with the 'City upon a Hill' metaphor in his 1630 sermon 'A Model of Christian Charity'?
  2. Q2. The Puritan concept of 'predestination' was heavily influenced by the theological teachings of:
  3. Q3. What was the primary goal of the 'Great Migration' of Puritans to New England in the 1630s?
  4. Q4. In Puritan society, the 'Half-Way Covenant' (1662) was designed to address which social problem?
  5. Q5. Why did the Puritan leadership exile Anne Hutchinson from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1638?
  6. Q6. The 'Puritan Ethic' (or Protestant Work Ethic) is a term used by sociologists to describe the Puritan belief that:
  7. Q7. Roger Williams was banished from Massachusetts Bay primarily because he advocated for:
  8. Q8. Which of the following best describes the 'covenant' as understood in Puritan political thought?
  9. Q9. Puritanism contributed to the high literacy rates in early New England primarily because of the belief that:
  10. Q10. The 'Salem Witch Trials' of 1692 are often interpreted by historians as a sign of:
  11. Q11. In the context of Puritan theology, what was a 'visible saint'?
  12. Q12. The fundamental difference between 'Pilgrims' (Separatists) and 'Puritans' was that:
  13. Q13. Which institution was founded in 1636 to ensure a steady supply of educated ministers for the Puritan colonies?
  14. Q14. How did the 'City upon a Hill' concept influence later American identity?
  15. Q15. The 'Jeremiad' was a specific form of Puritan sermon that focused on:
  16. Q16. Which of the following was a characteristic of Puritan town planning in New England?
  17. Q17. The New England Confederation (1643) was a defensive alliance formed by Puritan colonies primarily to protect against:
  18. Q18. What role did the 'Meetinghouse' play in a typical Puritan village?
  19. Q19. Thomas Hooker, who founded the colony of Connecticut, differed from the Massachusetts leadership by advocating for:
  20. Q20. Which historical development most directly contributed to the decline of the Puritan 'Theocracy' by the late 17th century?