Test 1

Question 1

Explain why Military Motif was Embraced so well

Answer 1

The military was very respected at the time. Those who serve in the armed forces would gain the attention of anyone they passed. Within the church, there was a sense of urgency to the mission. “Onward Christian Soldiers” had just been published.

Question 2

What would general Booth gain from taking total control of the Christian Mission?

Answer 2

• He had the power to appoint his successor.
• He had the power to expend all monies but was charged to annually publish a financial report.
• He had the authority to acquire or dispose of property and to set up or revoke trusts.

Question 3

What were Churches’ view to the Booth’s methods?

Answer 3

They thought he focused too much on the unwanted members of society.

Question 4

What do the SA flag colors represent?

Answer 4

• Blue- Purity
• Yellow- Light of the life in the Holy Spirit
• Crimson (red)- Blood of Christ by which we are redeemed.

Question 5

What are the two major factors that created Victorian Britain?

Answer 5

The move from rural to urban society and agrarian to industrial society.

Question 6

After beginning the Christian Mission, what was Booth’s plan for the church and how did it go?

Answer 6

He wanted to bridge the unchurched to the church and had no desire to form a new denomination. Due to the existing churches’ refusal to accept any of his converts, Booth ended up forming his own church.

Question 7

Who was the designer of the Bonnet?

Answer 7

Catherine Booth (The Army Mother)

Question 8

What is the Birth year of William Booth?

Answer 8

1829 (April 10th, 1929)

Question 9

Who made Christian Mission Decisions?

Answer 9

A conference (democratic body) based on the Methodist Conference model. It was slow.

Question 10

Who is the author of your textbook?

Answer 10

Ed McKinley

Question 11

Who influenced Catherin Booth to write about female ministry?

Answer 11

Phoebe Palmer. She was an American evangelist who was criticized and inspired Catherine to write the pamphlet “Female Ministry”

Question 12

Know the parts of the crest

Answer 12

• The sun – light and fire of the Holy Spirit
• The Cross= the Cross of Jesus Christ.
• the large “S” -is for salvation
• The 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

Question 13

What is Catherine Booth’s maiden name?

Answer 13

Mumford

Question 14

What was the “Victorian Britain” period and what happened in it?

Answer 14

• The term “Victorian Britain” refers to the period of history in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland during the long reign of Queen Victoria (1837?-1901).
• The Christian Mission and later The Salvation Army was founded.

Question 15

What was William Booth’s first job?

Answer 15

Pawnbroker (Apprentice)

Question 16

What made the Booth’s barred from the Methodist Churches?

Answer 16

His own resignation from the Methodist New Connexion and his desire to bring the undesirables into the church.

Question 17

Society in Victorian Britain

Answer 17

• Society in that period was very much structured along class lines.
• The political and economic power lay in the hands of the privileged classes who represented the smallest portion of the total population.

Question 18

Where did William Booth meet Catherine at first?

Answer 18

At the home of Mr. Edward H. Rabbits

Question 19

Gangs of paid ruffians who rallied around a skull and cross bones to harass the early Salvation Army?

Answer 19

Skeleton Army

Question 20

Who was booth referring to when he talked about the submerged 10th?

Answer 20

The MOB Those with no rights or class mobility