Test 1

Question 1

What two major circumstances influenced Britain in the Eighteenth century?

Answer 1

The Industrial Revolution and the revival started by Anglican priest John Wesley, the Wesleyan Revival.

Question 2

What is urbanization?

Answer 2

The influx of the poor into the towns.

Question 3

When is William Booth’s birthday/birthplace?

Answer 3

April 10, 1928 in Nottingham, England

Question 4

What were William’s three great aims in life?

Answer 4

Determination to get on in the world;
Ambition to work for the alleviation of the miseries of the poor;
A longing to get right with God.

Question 5

William Booth converts from what to what?

Answer 5

Anglican to Methodist

Question 6

Who were three great influences on early Christian evangelists?

Answer 6

James Caughey, Charles G. Finney, Phoebe Palmer

Question 7

Caughey’s emphasis, after preaching, was on ‘knee work.’ What is the Salvation Army term for this?

Answer 7

Knee drill

Question 8

What were other “American methods” used by they early Salvation Army?

Answer 8

Advertising meetings in rented halls, preaching and praying for specific results, bringing sinners to open confession of sin at a penitent form (altar or communion rail), and training converts to win others.

Question 9

When and where did WIlliam move to find work?

Answer 9

London in 1848

Question 10

What was the name of the Reformer who introduced William and Catherine?

Answer 10

Edward Rabbits

Question 11

What date did William and Catherine meet?

Answer 11

April 10, 1852

Question 12

When was Catherine Mumford born / where?

Answer 12

January 17, 1829 in Ashborne, Derbyshire

Question 13

Why was Catherine committed to abstinence?

Answer 13

Her father was an alcoholic

Question 14

When were William and Catherine married?

Answer 14

June 16, 1855

Question 15

Why are our meetings called “Holiness meetings?”

Answer 15

Because of the experience of sanctification that the Booths went through.

Question 16

What year was William Bramwell born?

Answer 16

1856

Question 17

Where was the “Converting Shop” the Booths worked at for three years?

Answer 17

Gateshead

Question 18

What was the name of the pamphlet Catherine wrote in defense of Phoebe Palmer?

Answer 18

Female Ministry, Women’s Right to Preach the Gospel

Question 19

What year did the Booths move to London?

Answer 19

1864

Question 20

Who was Catherine Booth’s right hand man?

Answer 20

George Scott Railton

Question 21

Who was William’s official bodyguard?

Answer 21

Peter Monk, an ex-boxer

Question 22

What year was a turning point for the Christian Mission?

Answer 22

1867

Question 23

What year was the War Cry first published?

Answer 23

1868

Question 24

Who provided William Booth with a trust for his family separate from Mission funds?

Answer 24

Samuel Morley

Question 25

In 1875, the organization and doctrines of the Christian Mission were legally recorded by a document known in British Law as a …

Answer 25

Deed Poll

Question 26

What was the name of the pamphlet written about evangelism by WIlliam?

Answer 26

How to Reach the Masses with the Gospel

Question 27

In January, 1877 the Deed Poll of 1875 was revoked. When was the new one instated, and what did it change?

Answer 27

1868. It dispersed committees and William Booth, General Superintendent, was placed in “full and sole command” of the Mission. The doctrines also expanded from 7 to 11.

Question 28

What year did the name change to the Salvation Army?

Answer 28

1878

Question 29

Who made a sign inviting people to the “Hallelujah Army” and signed it as “Captain?”

Answer 29

Elijah Cadman

Question 30

Explain the meaning of the SA flag.

Answer 30

The crimson (red) represents the blood of Christ by which we are redeemed; the blue speaks of purity; the yellow star (originally a sun shape) represents the light of the life in the Holy Spirit; the motto – Blood and Fire – speaks of the Blood of the Lamb and the Fire of the Holy Spirit.

Question 31

Explain the seven parts of the crest.

Answer 31

The sun – light and fire of the Holy Spirit; the cross – the Cross of Jesus Christ; the large “S” - salvation; the crossed swords – holy warfare against sin and evil and for God and souls; seven dots or gospel shots – representing the truths of the Gospel; the crown – the crown of glory which God will give to all who are faithful; Blood and Fire – the Army motto.

Question 32

What was the name of the group hired by local brewers to attack the Army?

Answer 32

Skeleton Army

Question 32

What was the name of the group hired by local brewers to attack the Army?

Answer 32

Skeleton Army