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) Promotion of Roman culture
C) Refusal to worship Roman gods
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) 64 AD
B) 70 AD
C) 50 AD
D) 100 AD
- 4. Which document legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire in 313 AD?
A) Edict of Thessalonica
B) Council of Nicaea
C) Edict of Milan
D) Constitution of the Church
- 5. Which apostle is traditionally believed to have been crucified upside down in Rome?
A) John
B) James
C) Peter
D) Paul
- 6. Which council affirmed the Christian faith and condemned heresies in 325 AD?
A) Council of Chalcedon
B) Council of Constantinople
C) Council of Ephesus
D) Council of Nicaea
- 7. How did many early Christians view their suffering?
A) As a way to witness their faith
B) As unimportant
C) As a sign of God's absence
D) As a mistake
- 8. What was the ultimate fate of many early martyrs?
A) Retirement
B) Execution
C) Wealth
D) Political power
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