The Persecution of Christians

What did early Christians view as the highest honor?

• A) Wealth and power

• B) Imitating Christ's death through martyrdom

• C) Building churches

• D) Spreading the Gospel
  

Who said, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church”?

• A) Emperor Nero

• B) Tertullian

• C) Emperor Constantine

• D) St. Augustine

What significant event did Constantine experience that influenced his victory over Maxentius?

• A) A vision of a dove

• B) A dream where Jesus instructed him to use the monogram XP

• C) A prophecy from a priest

• D) A message from the Senate

What was the Edict of Milan?

• A) A declaration of war

• B) A proclamation that legalized Christianity and allowed for freedom of worship

• C) A law against pagan practices

• D) A tax on Christians

Which apostle was the first martyr?

• A) Peter

• B) John

• C) Stephen

• D) Paul

Under which emperor did Christianity face significant persecution, particularly during the years 284-305?

• A) Nero

• B) Trajan

• C) Diocletian

• D) Theodosius

What major contribution did Constantine make to Christianity during his reign?

• A) He declared war on Christians

• B) He built the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

• C) He banned all religious practices

• D) He destroyed all pagan temples

What role did the Holy Spirit play in the success of early Christians?

• A) It provided them with wealth

• B) It filled them with courage and led many to believe

• C) It allowed them to escape persecution

• D) It gave them political power
  

What day did Constantine declare as the Lord’s Day?

• A) Saturday

• B) Friday

• C) Sunday

• D) Wednesday

Who was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death shortly after the death of Christ?

• James, son of Zebedee

• Stephen

• Peter

• Paul