Persecution of Early Christians Quiz

Persecution of Early Christians Quiz

Test your knowledge about the persecution faced by early Christians in the early centuries of the Christian faith.

published on November 13, 2023
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Who was the Roman Emperor responsible for the first empire-wide persecution of Christians?

Who was the Roman Emperor responsible for the first empire-wide persecution of Christians?
Constantine
Claudius
Nero
Trajan
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Which Roman Emperor famously used Christians as 'human torches' to illuminate his garden?

Julius Caesar
Caligula
Domitian
Nero
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Which Roman Emperor issued the Edict of Milan, ending the persecution of Christians?

Which Roman Emperor issued the Edict of Milan, ending the persecution of Christians?
Diocletian
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus
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Which Roman Emperor initiated a wave of persecution against Christians in the 3rd century?

Which Roman Emperor initiated a wave of persecution against Christians in the 3rd century?
Decius
Valerian
Diocletian
Constantius II
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Which Roman governor ordered the execution of John the Baptist?

Which Roman governor ordered the execution of John the Baptist?
Herod Antipas
Pontius Pilate
Tiberius Caesar
Herod Archelaus
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Which Roman Emperor declared Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire?

Which Roman Emperor declared Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Constantine
Theodosius I
Justinian I
Valentinian I
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Which Roman Emperor launched the most severe persecution of Christians in the early 4th century?

Which Roman Emperor launched the most severe persecution of Christians in the early 4th century?
Diocletian
Maxentius
Constantine
Valerian
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Who wrote several letters while imprisoned, which later became part of the New Testament?

Who wrote several letters while imprisoned, which later became part of the New Testament?
Peter
Paul
John
James
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Which Roman Emperor issued an edict declaring Christianity illegal and ordering the destruction of Christian books?

Which Roman Emperor issued an edict declaring Christianity illegal and ordering the destruction of Christian books?
Valerian
Diocletian
Julian
Nero
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Who is considered one of the first Christian martyrs and was stoned to death?

Who is considered one of the first Christian martyrs and was stoned to death?
Peter
Stephen
Paul
John
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Which Roman Emperor introduced a policy of toleration towards Christians in the late 3rd century?

Which Roman Emperor introduced a policy of toleration towards Christians in the late 3rd century?
Galerius
Claudius II
Septimius Severus
Gallienus