Test Your Knowledge of Christian History

Test Your Knowledge of Christian History

See how well you know the key events and figures of Christian history with this quiz of 12 questions.

published on February 26, 2024
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Who was the first Christian martyr?

Who was the first Christian martyr?
Stephen
Peter
Paul
John
2/12

Which historical event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?

Which historical event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
The Council of Nicea
The Great Schism
The Ninety-Five Theses
The Council of Trent
3/12

Who translated the Bible into English, making it accessible to the common people?

Who translated the Bible into English, making it accessible to the common people?
John Wycliffe
John Calvin
John Huss
Martin Luther
4/12

Which emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Which emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Nero
Julian the Apostate
Constantine the Great
Diocletian
5/12

Who wrote the influential work 'City of God'?

Who wrote the influential work 'City of God'?
Augustine of Hippo
Origen
Jerome
Tertullian
6/12

Which pope called for the First Crusade in 1095?

Which pope called for the First Crusade in 1095?
Pope Innocent III
Pope Urban II
Pope Urban I
Pope Gregory VII
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What event in 1054 led to the schism between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

What event in 1054 led to the schism between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Great Schism
The East-West Schism
The Council of Chalcedon
The Filioque Controversy
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Who was the first Christian Roman emperor?

Who was the first Christian Roman emperor?
Julian the Apostate
Constantine the Great
Diocletian
Nero
9/12

Who founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits?

Who founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits?
John Wesley
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Ignatius of Loyola
10/12

Which council affirmed the doctrine of the Trinity and the divinity of Christ in 325 AD?

Which council affirmed the doctrine of the Trinity and the divinity of Christ in 325 AD?
The Council of Nicea
The Council of Chalcedon
The Council of Trent
The Council of Ephesus
11/12

Who composed the famous hymn 'Amazing Grace'?

Who composed the famous hymn 'Amazing Grace'?
Charles Wesley
John Newton
Fanny Crosby
Martin Luther
12/12

Which figure led the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland?

Which figure led the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Ulrich Zwingli
John Knox