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