The Persecution of Christians
- 1. What was a common reason for the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?
A) Wealth accumulation
B) Refusal to worship the emperor
C) Belief in multiple gods
D) Political alignment with Rome
- 2. Who was the Roman Emperor known for persecuting Christians starting in AD 64?
A) Nero
B) Diocletian
C) Augustus
D) Constantine
- 3. Which of the following regions experienced significant Christian persecution during the 20th century?
A) Southern Africa
B) North America
C) Eastern Europe
D) Australia
- 4. In which country have Christians faced severe persecution in recent years?
A) Germany
B) Canada
C) Brazil
D) North Korea
- 5. Which famous early Christian martyr was killed by stoning?
A) Ignatius
B) Paul
C) Stephen
D) Peter
- 6. What role did the Edict of Milan play in the history of Christian persecution?
A) It banned all religions
B) It initiated more persecutions
C) It allowed worship only in secret
D) It legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire
- 7. Who wrote the book 'The Cost of Discipleship', addressing Christian persecution?
A) John Calvin
B) Dietrich Bonhoeffer
C) Willem Adriaan van der Byl
D) Martin Luther
- 8. Which modern organization is known for advocating for the rights of persecuted Christians?
A) Open Doors
B) Greenpeace
C) Amnesty International
D) Human Rights Watch
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