CLE YS 9 - Mod. 4 - Persecution under Diocletian

Who was the ruler determined to subdue the Christians?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Nero

In what year did Diocletian issue a decree against Christians?

• 303 AD

• 476 AD

• 1492 AD
  

Where did Diocletian move his capital to?

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Nicomedia

What punishment did Diocletian decree for Christians who were of honorable rank?

• Degradation

• Imprisonment

• Execution

Why were women excused from Diocletian's decree against Christians?

• Because they were not considered important

• Because Diocletian's wife and daughter were Christians

• Because they were given special privileges by Diocletian