A Study of Christian Persecution under Roman Rule - Exam
- 1. What was a common reason for the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?
A) Support of government policies
B) Military service
C) Refusal to worship Roman gods
D) Promotion of Roman culture
- 2. Which Roman Emperor is known for initiating widespread persecution of Christians?
A) Nero
B) Tiberius
C) Augustus
D) Constantine
- 3. What year did the Great Fire of Rome occur, which led to increased persecution of Christians?
A) 100 AD
B) 70 AD
C) 64 AD
D) 50 AD
- 4. Which apostle is traditionally believed to have been crucified upside down in Rome?
A) Paul
B) James
C) Peter
D) John
- 5. Which document legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire in 313 AD?
A) Council of Nicaea
B) Constitution of the Church
C) Edict of Thessalonica
D) Edict of Milan
- 6. How did many early Christians view their suffering?
A) As a way to witness their faith
B) As a sign of God's absence
C) As unimportant
D) As a mistake
- 7. What was the ultimate fate of many early martyrs?
A) Retirement
B) Political power
C) Execution
D) Wealth
- 8. Which council affirmed the Christian faith and condemned heresies in 325 AD?
A) Council of Ephesus
B) Council of Nicaea
C) Council of Chalcedon
D) Council of Constantinople
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