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The Salvation Army - a Church?! Quiz

Most people know about the charitable work of The Salvation Army, but did you know that it is, first and foremost, a church? Take this quiz to find out a little more about this religious organization.

A multiple-choice quiz by yukpaw. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
yukpaw

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,251

Updated
May 18 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where and when was the Salvation Army founded? Hint

New York 1902

London 1865

London 1807

New York 1830

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was a founder of the Salvation Army? Hint

Herbert Anderson

William Brummell

William Booth

Herbert Armstrong

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the original name of The Salvation Army? Hint

The Salvation Army

The East London Christian Mission

The Volunteer Mission

The Hallelujah Army

4. The Salvation Army has a quasi-military structure. The members of the corps (church) are called soldiers and the ministers are called officers. The officers are assigned a rank just like in the military. Which of the following ranks does NOT belong? Hint

Private

Captain

Major

Commissioner

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first female general (head leader) of The Salvation Army? Hint

Catherine Booth

Evangeline Booth

Eva Burrows

Eliza Shirley

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Question 6 of 10

6. Just about everyone in the US has seen the Salvation Army's red kettles during Christmas season. What pro football team has, for the past ten years, been instrumental in getting "the kettle season" off to a good start? Hint

Miami Dolphins

Dallas Cowboys

Cincinatti Bengals

Washington Redskins

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Salvation Army today is located in approximately how many countries? Hint

10 - 25

70 - 100

40 - 60

over 100

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Question 8 of 10

8. During which conflict did the famous Salvation Army "doughnut girls" serve their first doughnuts? Hint

The War of 1812

The Korean War

World War II

World War I

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Salvation Army founder talked about three Ss which he believed best expressed the way the Army helped the less fortunate. What did these three Ss stand for? Hint

Soup, Singing and Sandwiches

Sobriety, Sandwiches and Souls

Soup, Soap and Salvation

Sobriety, Singing and Salvation

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Salvation Army IS a mainstream Christian church, however, the main difference between the Army and most churches is their stance on the sacraments, especially water baptism and communion. The reasoning behind the refraining from communion is mainly historical. What is this reason? Hint

All of these

Many early leaders and members were women. It would have been frowned upon for women to serve communion at the time.

Many early converts were alcoholics - Communion wine may have led these converts back to the bottle.

They wanted to put the emphasis on faith, not ceremony

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where and when was the Salvation Army founded?

Answer: London 1865

It began when a minister left his pulpit to take the message of salvation to the destitute, homeless and hungry of east London who did not feel comfortable or welcome in the large churches in the city.

2. Who was a founder of the Salvation Army?

Answer: William Booth

William Booth was born in Nottingham, England in 1829. At age 13, he began work as an apprentice in a pawnshop to help support his family. He later became a Methodist minister and left the Methodist church when he felt called by God to minister to the destitute. He and his wife Catherine then founded the Salvation Army.

3. What was the original name of The Salvation Army?

Answer: The East London Christian Mission

The East London Christian Mission later shortened its name to The Christian Mission. In 1878, it became The Salvation Army and adopted its quasi-military style.

Answer: Private

Soldiers who have been called by God to become officers in The Salvation Army attend a two-year training college. While in training, they are called cadets.

5. Who was the first female general (head leader) of The Salvation Army?

Answer: Evangeline Booth

Evangeline was the daughter of the founder, William Booth. The second female general of the Salvation Army was Eva Burrows, who served as general from 1986 - 1993. Canadian Linda Bond served in the role 2011-2013.

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

For the past ten years, during the Thanksgiving Day half-time show, The Dallas Cowboys have supported The Salvation Army's kettle kick-off. Many celebrities have also supported the Army during the half-time show including Clint Black, Carrie Underwood, and Sheryl Crow.

In the US, the red kettle seen outside shopping malls, department stores and supermarkets, is one of the major fund-raising campaigns for The Salvation Army. In movies and on television, Santa Claus is often shown ringing a bell at the red kettle; however, in reality, The Salvation Army rarely uses Santa to ring bells at the kettles (although you may still see a brass band or horn player).

7. The Salvation Army today is located in approximately how many countries?

Answer: over 100

The Salvation Army continues its work in over 100 countries and in over 140 languages. There are more than 14,000 corps (local churches) which provide a wide range of medical, educational, social and other community services.

8. During which conflict did the famous Salvation Army "doughnut girls" serve their first doughnuts?

Answer: World War I

The original doughnut girls saw death frequently. During major engagements, the girls worked at the field hospitals. They went to daily burial services of the doughboys they served and then went to pray over the graves of the enemies.

9. The Salvation Army founder talked about three Ss which he believed best expressed the way the Army helped the less fortunate. What did these three Ss stand for?

Answer: Soup, Soap and Salvation

William Booth believed that the destitute needed to have their basic needs met (soup and soap) before they would accept the salvation message.

Answer: All of these

Instead of christening children, The Salvation Army has a Service of Dedication for babies.

Source: Author yukpaw

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