USA History
Where did the colonies originate from?
Great Britain
What does the word role mean?
the part that someone has in a family, society, or other group
What does the word evoked mean?
To give rise to, to draw forth, to produce.
" In God We Trust " is the official motto of the United States and of the U.S. state of Florida. True or False?
True
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that the country shall have no official religion. True or false?
False, it is the First Amendment.
Which amendment in the USA Constitution states that there is a freedom of religion?
The First Amendment
What does the word flourished mean?
develop rapidly and successfully
What is the meaning of separation of church and state in the USA?
The separation of religion and government mandated under the establishment clause. It preserves religious freedom from governmental intrusion.
Which US president advocated for a separation of church and state?
Thomas Jefferson
What is Scientology?
A religious system based on the seeking of self-knowledge and spiritual fulfilment through graded courses of study and training. It was founded by American science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard (1911–86) in 1955.
How many English colonies were there originally?
13 colonies
What does the word perished mean?
suffer complete ruin or destruction
What does the word profound mean?
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
Example: "the implications of this discovery are profound"
The USA has been heavily influenced by religion throughout time. True or False?
True
What is a Mormon?
Mormons are a religious group that embrace concepts of Christianity as well as revelations made by their founder, Joseph Smith. They primarily belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or LDS, which is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has more than 16 million members worldwide.
Which two groups of settlers came to the USA in search of religious freedom?
English and German settlers
What is a settler?
a person who moves with a group of others to live in a new country or area
What does the word persecution mean?
Persecution is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or group by another individual or group.
Example: "Her family fled religious persecution"
What are the four words are on USA money?
__ ___ __ _____
In the USA, religious influence continues in American culture, social life, and _____?
Politics
The U.S.A constitution states what about religion?
Freedom of religion
What does the word diversity mean?
the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : variety especially : the inclusion of of people of different races
What is freedom of religion?
the right to practise whatever religion one chooses
What is the most popular religion in the USA?
Christianity
True!