Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions Quiz

Who was Saint Andrew Dung-Lac?

• A Catholic convert ordained to the priesthood

• A Buddhist monk

• A Vietnamese emperor

• A Jesuit missionary

How many people were martyred alongside Andrew Dung-Lac?

• 50

• 300

• 200

• 117

During which centuries did the companions of Andrew Dung-Lac give their lives for Christ?

• 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries

• 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries

• 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries

• 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries

Who canonized Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and his companions?

• Pope Francis

• Saint John Paul II

• Pope Pius XII

• Pope Benedict XVI

Which country brought Christianity to Vietnam?

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

When did the Jesuits open the first permanent mission in Vietnam?

• 1630

• 1615

• 1620

• 1605

What was the fate of Catholics in Vietnam between 1820 and 1862?

• They were given religious freedom

• They were converted to Buddhism

• They were exiled to Japan

• They were martyred or subjected to great hardship

Which emperor banned all foreign missionaries in 1832?

• Emperor Bao Dai

• Emperor Tu Duc

• Emperor Gia Long

• Emperor Minh-Mang

What did Emperor Minh-Mang try to make all Vietnamese do?

• Deny their faith by trampling on a crucifix

• Convert to Buddhism

• Pay higher taxes

• Join the military

What happened in 1862 regarding religious freedom?

• A treaty with France guaranteed religious freedom to Catholics

• All religions were banned

• Buddhism became the state religion

• Christianity was declared illegal