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Saints of Africa Trivia Quiz

Many of the most important figures of Christian history hailed from African countries. See if you know the life stories of these brave men and women. I hope you enjoy. Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,805

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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349

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Question 1 of 10

1. This saint was born in 354 A.D. in the town of Thagaste, in what would today be Algeria. After a rowdy early life, he repented, and went on to write the classics, "Confessions" and "The City of God." He died in 430. Who was he? Hint

St. Lawrence

St. Mark

St. Augustine

St. Daniel

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Question 2 of 10

2. This saint is credited with being the inspiration of the monastic movement, which taught the virtues of contemplation, tranquility and prayer. He became known as the patron of those suffering from infectious diseases. Who was he? Hint

St. Anthony the Great

St. Martin

St. David

St. George

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Question 3 of 10

3. This saint was an abbot in Pelusium, which would today be in northeast Egypt. He wrote ten thousand letters, of which two thousand survive. His feast day is February 4. Who was he? Hint

St. Charles

St. Isidore

St. Shenouda

St. Zosimus

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Question 4 of 10

4. This saint was born in Egypt. He at first led a life of crime, but repented when offered shelter at a monastery. He would later die at the hands of brigands who attacked the monastery. Who was he? Hint

St. Aristobulus

St. Dominic

St. Moses

St. Gregory Palamas

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Question 5 of 10

5. This saint was born in Alexandria, Egypt. He wrote "On the Incarnation." He helped codify the books of the New Testament, and attended the First Council of Nicea in 325, which produced the Nicene Creed. Who was this saint? Hint

St. Aristion

St. Amplias

St. Ambrose

St. Athanasius

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Question 6 of 10

6. These saints were from Carthage. They converted to Christianity during the reign of Septimus Severus. One was a noblewoman, the other her slave. They refused to give up their faith, and became martyrs. Who were they? Hint

Sts. Catherine and Clare

Sts. Mary and Martha

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

Sts. Ann and Elizabeth

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Question 7 of 10

7. This saint was the son of a politician. He joined a monastery and had to flee persecution. He founded a monastery at Byzacena, and later became bishop of Ruspe, an office he retained until his death in 533. Who was this saint? Hint

St. Bishoy

St. Fulgentius

St. Basil

St. Almachius

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Question 8 of 10

8. This saint was a bishop in Numidia, which is today in Algeria. The Roman governor of the province persecuted Christians. The bishop was sentenced to hard labor in the quarry at Sigum where he died. Who was this saint? Hint

St. Donatian

St. Anatolius

St. Alipius

St. Nemesian

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Question 9 of 10

9. This saint, and eleven companions, suffered terribly under Roman persecution. Arrested and tried for his faith, this man said they had all led peaceful lives, and he would not acknowledge the Roman emperor. Who was this saint? Hint

St. Speratus

St. Brendan

St. Nicitas

St. Timothy

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Question 10 of 10

10. This saint was the bishop of Milevis (Numidia, today Algeria). He wrote extensively against the heresy of Donatism. The saint was known for his great charity and for his rigorous defenses of the sacraments. Who was he? Hint

St. Jerome

St. Optatus

St. Marcellus

St. Possidius

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: St. Augustine

Augustine fought against heretical movements such as Arianism. He served for 30 years as the bishop of Hippo. Augustine is revered by many denominations and the oldest city in North America, St. Augustine, Florida is named after him.

Answer: St. Anthony the Great

St. Anthony hailed from Herakleopolis in northern Egypt. He is regarded as one of the most influential saints in the Coptic Orthodox Church, and honored by many other denominations as well. Hymns in his memory compare his life to those of Elijah and John the Baptist.

3. This saint was an abbot in Pelusium, which would today be in northeast Egypt. He wrote ten thousand letters, of which two thousand survive. His feast day is February 4. Who was he?

Answer: St. Isidore

St. Isidore's defense of St. John Chrysostom is among his most important writings. Isidore taught that sincere love of God, not hope to gain or fear of punishment, ought to be our motive for practicing virtues. He supported St. Paul's teaching on chastity prior to marriage, but said that even this was superceded in ultimate importance by obedience to the Ten Commandments.

Answer: St. Moses

St. Moses lived from 330-405 A.D. He is regarded as a patron saint of non-violence. He was born in Egypt and spent time living in what would today be parts of Egypt and Ethiopia. St. Moses is addressed by the titles "the Ethiopian" and "the Strong," among others.

Answer: St. Athanasius

St. Athanasius' feast day is January 18. The Coptic Orthodox Church honors him with the title "Defender of the Faith." He was highly influential in defeating the popular heresy of Arianism. Some go so far as to credit St. Athansius with authorship of the Nicene Creed itself.

Answer: Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

Perpetua was from a noble family, and Felicity was her slave. They were executed along with Revocus, Saturus and Saturninus.

Answer: St. Fulgentius

The cities of Byzacena and Ruspe are today in Tunisia. St. Fulgentius' feast day is January 1.

Answer: St. Nemesian

During his labors, St. Nemesian corresponded with St. Cyprian. Nemesian's feast day is September 10.

Answer: St. Speratus

"The Acta (or Acts) of the Scilitan Martyrs" is believed to have been the first Christian document written in Latin. A basilica was built in their memory in Carthage. At his trial, St. Speratus declared, "I serve that God whom no man hath seen, nor with these eyes can see." The feast day of St. Speratus and those who died with him is July 17.

Answer: St. Optatus

His feast day is June 4. He is mentioned in "De Doctrina Christiana" (On Christian Doctrine) by St. Augustine.

Source: Author neon000

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