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