CLE YS 9 - Mod. 4 - Persecution Once More

Under which emperor did a new persecution break out in 249?

• Emperor Valerian

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Decius

What did Emperor Decius order everyone to do during the persecution?

• Attend Christian meetings

• Offer incense to the Roman gods and the emperor

• Hide their faith

What punishment did Emperor Valerian decree for disobedient bishops?

• Imprisonment

• Torture

• Death

How did the Romans react when many Christians refused to give up their faith despite the persecutions?

• They punished the Christians even more severely

• They ignored the Christians

• They became fearful and anxious

Where were more and more Christians found in important positions?

• In the countryside

• Among the barbarian tribes

• In the court of the emperor and among the soldiers