History
In 1683, which famous English Quaker signed a treaty with chiefs of the Lenni Lenape Tribe to ensure peace in the new American colony?
William Penn
What is a Quaker funeral called?
Memorial Meeting for Worship
How did Quaker Oats get its name?
Quakers were known for their honesty in business so they wanted people to think they were an honest company-- but they weren’t Quaker.
Why are Quakers called Friends and where does the term come from?
It’s short for the Religious Society of Friends (originally the Religious Society of Friends of Truth). It’s based on the Bible story where Jesus says he calls his disciples “friends” because he has told them everything God has told him.
Who climbed Pendle Hill in 1652 and what did they see?
George Fox climbed Pendle Hill in Lancashire, England where he had a vision of a “great people to be gathered” waiting for him. The beginning of the Society of Friends (Quakers) is usually dated from the day.
Who gives ministry in a Friends Meeting (FGC, FUM, and EFI)?
In FGC/liberal Meetings: anyone can!
In FUM: a short prepared message from the pastor, then anyone can!
In EFI/evangelical Meetings: the pastor
True or false: the safety pin and the bottle cap were invented by a Quaker
True
Where does the term “Quaker” come from?
It was an insult in George Fox’s time because Quakers “quaked in the presence of God.” It began as an insult from a judge who was making fun of Friends because they sometimes trembled when they gave ministry. However, we ended up claiming the name for ourselves!
When Quakerism began, how did people become a member of a Meeting?
They didn't have official membership. You just acted like a Quaker.
Name 8 Monthly Meetings within PYM
Haverford, Kennet Square, London Grove, Central Philly, Greene St, Germantown, Lansdowne, Arch St, Providence, Westtown, Frankford, Chestnut Hill…..
What does Listerine have to do with Quakers?
Joseph Lister, who invented it, was a Quaker
What is the sign for Quaker in American sign language?
Twiddling Thumbs
Why did early Friends dress in plain clothes or “Quaker Gray”?
They thought people should spend their time and money doing good works, not worrying about what they wear. Plain clothes were an expression of simplicity and anti-class sentiments.
Why are the benches in many Quaker meetinghouses arranged in a circle?
Architecture in Quaker meetinghouses denotes egalitarian beliefs and that everyone is largely on the same level/has the ability to have direct access to God.
Which of the following were developed by Quakers? Hires Root Beer, the first railroad, the Slinky, the Flexible Flyer Sled, the Atlantic City version of Monopoly, or Quaker Oats?
All except Quaker Oats
What did George Fox say about the peace testimony?
“Live in the virtue of that life and power that took away the occasion of all wars.”
Which Quaker school is the oldest in the world and when was it founded?
William Penn Charter, 1689
Do Quakers use consensus or sense of the Meeting as their decision making process? What is the difference?
Sense of the Meeting. Consensus is a secular concept where everyone agrees to compromise for the sake of reaching a decision. Sense of the Meeting is the discernment of God's intention.
Which of the following companies was founded by a Quaker? Quaker Oats, Glenn Mills, Quaker State Motor Oil, or Cadbury Chocolate?
Cadbury Chocolate (John Cadbury)
What are 4 other names for Quakers?
Children of The Light, The Peculiar People, Publishers of The Truth, The Religious Society of Friends Seeking The Truth, The Religious Society Friends of Truth (or The Truth), Friends