A Modell of Christian Charity by John Winthrop: Summary & Analysis

About This Quiz & Worksheet

John Winthrop was a 17th century author facing religious persecution in his homeland, which inspired his major work, A Modell of Christian Charity. This quiz/worksheet combo will help you test your understanding of the major themes in this work.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments, you'll be tested on:

• The religious climate of Winthrop's time period
• The purpose of A Modell of Christian Charity
• Key rationale in Winthrop's philosophy
• Specific examples used by Winthrop in his work
• Details of Winthrop's pilgrimage

Skills Practiced

This quiz and worksheet will allow students to test the following skills:

• Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained about Winthrop and his text
• Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately identify key concepts, such as who the Puritans were and what were the major themes in Winthrop's text
• Making connections - correlate your historical knowledge of the 17th century to the motivation behind Winthrop's pilgrimage and writing
• Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about Winthrop and A Modell of Christian Charity

Additional Learning

To learn more about John Winthrop and his crucial work, review the accompanying lesson called A Modell of Christian Charity by John Winthrop: Summary, Analysis & Quiz. This lesson covers the following objectives:

• Explains the cultural climate of the 17th century, including attitudes toward religion
• Covers major events and details in Winthrop's religious life
• Details examples of key beliefs and themes in Winthrop's work
• Details specific form and function used in Winthrop's work