A Study of Christian Persecution under Roman Rule
- 1. What was a common reason for the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?
A) Promotion of Roman culture
B) Support of government policies
C) Refusal to worship Roman gods
D) Military service
- 2. Which Roman Emperor is known for initiating widespread persecution of Christians?
A) Constantine
B) Tiberius
C) Nero
D) Augustus
- 3. What year did the Great Fire of Rome occur, which led to increased persecution of Christians?
A) 64 AD
B) 70 AD
C) 100 AD
D) 50 AD
- 4. Which document legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire in 313 AD?
A) Council of Nicaea
B) Edict of Thessalonica
C) Edict of Milan
D) Constitution of the Church
- 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 sign of God's absence
B) As a way to witness their faith
C) As unimportant
D) As a mistake
- 8. What was the ultimate fate of many early martyrs?
A) Retirement
B) Wealth
C) Execution
D) Political power
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