Martyrdom and Early Christianity

Who sentenced Ignatius of Antioch to death?

• Nero

• Trajan

• Decius

What did Ignatius of Antioch refuse to do, leading to his martyrdom?

• Pay taxes

• Worship pagan gods

• Join the Roman army

Ignatius of Antioch's joy during his journey to Rome symbolizes his...

• Fearlessness in battle

• Desire for freedom

• Strong faith and readiness for martyrdom

What inspired Symphorose and her seven sons to choose death?

• Wealth and power

• Her husband's martyrdom

• A promise of land

Justin the Martyr's writings aimed to...

• Promote Roman paganism

• Defend Christianity against misconceptions

• Criticize other religions

Polycarp's response to threats illustrates his...

• Ambition for power

• Devotion to Christ

• Fear of death

Under which emperor did the Great Fire of Rome occur, leading to the persecution of Christians?

• Diocletian

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

Domitian's title that Christians refused to acknowledge was...

• Caesar Augustus

• Dominus et Deus

• Imperator Maximus

Pliny the Younger's correspondence with Trajan highlighted...

• The construction of new temples

• The policy on punishing Christians

• A new tax on citizens

Marcus Aurelius viewed Christianity as...

• Rational and philosophical

• Irrational and superstitious

• A necessary evil