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1. Which of the following Roman emperors did not reign over one of the ten persecutions of early christians?
Note: Years in parenthesis refer to years spent ruling as emperor.
2. Which of the following means of persecution were commonly known to have been used against the Christians?
3. Nero, Emperor of Rome from AD 54-68, ruled during the first persecution. What two apostles were martyred during this persecution?
4. During the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96) this apostle was sent into exile. Name him.
5. During the fourth persecution, this Bishop of Smyrna was led to the amphitheater and admonished to call Caesar Lord and to offer sacrificies. He replied, "Eighty and six years have I served him (Christ), and he never once wronged me; how then shall I blaspheme my King, who has saved me." Before a cheering stadium crowd he was burnt at the stake. Who was he?
6. The sixth persecution began under Maximinus, Gaius Julius Veras Caesar(AD 235-238). It was said to have been perpetrated due to his intense hatred of the family of his predecessor, which consisted of many believers. Who was this Roman emperor that preceded Maximinus?
7. This apostle, known mostly by his surname, preached the Gospel mainly in India and Armenia. It is believed he was martyred in Albanopolis, Armenia by these means: beaten, flayed alive, crucified, and then finally beheaded. Who was he?
8. This emperor, who instigated the Eighth Persecution, began his rule showing extreme kindness to Christians but ended it while martyring them. Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth, relates that "none of the emperors before him had treated them so kindly and favorably". However, he was persuaded over time by the Magi of Eygpt to persecute Christians. Who was this emperor that ruled from AD 253-260?
9. The Tenth (and final) Persecution began during the 19th year of the co-reign of these two emperors. Galerius and Constantius served as Caesers under them. The reign of these two emperors lasted only two years after the persecution began. Which two emperors ushered in the final persecution which began in AD 303?
10. This ruler vanquished the last of the cruel Roman emperors and showed great favor to Christians thus ending the 300 year persecution of Christians. Who was he?
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