A Study of Christian Persecution under Roman Rule
  • 1. What was a common reason for the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?
A) Support of government policies
B) Refusal to worship Roman gods
C) Promotion of Roman culture
D) Military service
  • 2. Which Roman Emperor is known for initiating widespread persecution of Christians?
A) Constantine
B) Augustus
C) Nero
D) Tiberius
  • 3. What year did the Great Fire of Rome occur, which led to increased persecution of Christians?
A) 100 AD
B) 50 AD
C) 64 AD
D) 70 AD
  • 4. Which document legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire in 313 AD?
A) Edict of Milan
B) Constitution of the Church
C) Edict of Thessalonica
D) Council of Nicaea
  • 5. Which apostle is traditionally believed to have been crucified upside down in Rome?
A) Peter
B) James
C) Paul
D) John
  • 6. Which council affirmed the Christian faith and condemned heresies in 325 AD?
A) Council of Nicaea
B) Council of Ephesus
C) Council of Chalcedon
D) Council of Constantinople
  • 7. How did many early Christians view their suffering?
A) As a way to witness their faith
B) As unimportant
C) As a mistake
D) As a sign of God's absence
  • 8. What was the ultimate fate of many early martyrs?
A) Execution
B) Political power
C) Wealth
D) Retirement
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