Monumental Test Flashcards
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Another name for separatist that denounced the monarchy, left the church, and name was a curse.
puritan
Why was King James such a bad example of a Christian King?
egotistical; plunged the nation into debt; responsible for murder
What country did these early pilgrims first escape to live out their religious freedom in secret?
Holland
Why not France, Germany, or Scotland?
Persecution
Who was John Robinson to these early pilgrims?
pastor
What was the crime of these early pilgrims while worshipping in secret?
printing
Why did the pilgrims return to England?
love?
What had the Mayflower presently being used to ship?
wine
After an awful trip across the North Atlantic Ocean and where did they hit dry land?
plymouth
Describe the early pilgrims attitude while on the ship and once they hit dry land?
steadfast
What was the name of the paper contract that was signed that would be the basis of how the pilgrims would govern themselves?
mayflower compact
Give me an example of an early court proceeding in a way that demonstrated men are created equal?
execution
Who became the governor of the early settlement?
William Bradford
What is inscribed on his tombstone?
Hebrew
What kind of Governor was he?
faithful; disciplined; unwavering
What are some important statistics of the monument that was shown and discussed?
It took 70 years to construct and 180 tons of granite.
What is the name of the monument located in a residential area of Massachusetts?
Matrix of Liberty
What is the name of the large female statue pointing up? Why?
faith, because faith is the first step to gaining Liberty
Why is there a star on the female statues head?
because she has wisdom
The female statue with no eyes is demonstrating what?
she is looking in on her own morality
The first Male statue we see is one that exemplifies civil law. What two elements are needed for God’s civil law to flourish?
justice and mercy
Describe the statue that represents education and the importance of a Christian worldview being taught?
she is wearing the wreath of victory, she has trained her kids in righteousness and has the posture of victory
What statue represents wisdom?
the grandfather
Describe the popular liberty man statue and what it represents.
he is a stud. he has a lion skin on his back to represent the slain lion of tyranny. He has a sword ready to be drawn. He has a chain attached to attached to his arm to remind him of his freedom (chain is broken). Foot on chest of tyranny.
