Do you have knowledge about The Quakers? Quakers belong to a historically Christian denomination which is known formally as the Religious Society of Friends. It started as a movement in England in the mid- 17th century. This quiz involves knowledge regarding the Quakers’ official name, where the Quakers founded, what century the Quakers were established, and what Pennsylvania was named after. You should, for real, take this phenomenal quiz.
The Religious Society of Quakers
The Religious Society of Friends
The Holy Quaker Church
United Church of Quakers
England
Ireland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
1500's
1600's
1700's
1800's
Isaac Pennington
William Penn
George Pennobscot
True
False
True
False
George Fox
William Penn
Lucretia Mott
Rufus Jones
Today's Quakers still dress in black, brown, or gray clothes.
Quakers do not attend the theater or other forms of entertainment.
Quakers gather in silence to worship.
7
4
3
None
True
False
The son of a chimney-sweep
A farmer
The son of an admiral of the British navy
The son of a cobbler
True
False
Simplicity
Peace
Self-righteousness
Equality
Integrity
True
False
William Penn
Sir Isaac Newton
Lucretia Mott
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
The Sacred Heart
The Font of Wisdom
The Inner Light
The Great Spirit
There are two Scripture readings, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament
Worship begins with a hymn sung without instrumental accompaniment.
The opening prayer is offered by the clerk of the meeting.
Each person enters the worship space, takes a seat, and worship proceeds in and out of the silence.
"I cannot accept such a high honor."
"I will not raise my hand against the Lord's anointed."
"I live in the virtue of that life and power that takes away the occasion of all wars."
"Onward, Christian soldiers!"
Quakers avoid swearing oaths.
Quakers are vegetarians.
Quakers practice infant baptism.
Quaker men and women sit separately during meeting for worship.
Each and every person can come to know God without the need of an intermediary, such as a minister or priest.
When we gather for worship in silence and stillness, we hear the word of God in our hearts.
God can speak through others during meeting for worship.