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Catholic Martyrs Trivia Quiz

It took me a while to write this quiz, and I must confess I didn't do very well on it myself. I hope you like it and do better than I did. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by rosalita. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rosalita

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,649

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Of which country is St. George the patron saint? Hint

Scotland

Spain

England

Ireland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first martyr saint? Hint

St. Stephen

St. Maximus

St. Alexander

St. Epipodius

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Question 3 of 10

3. What century did St. Valentine (the Roman priest who was stoned in the reign of Emperor Claudius II) live in? Hint

3rd

1st

2nd

4th

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher were both beheaded in England during what year? Hint

1545

1530

1535

1540

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Question 5 of 10

5. Traditionally, where was St. Peter crucified? Hint

Jerusalem

Canaan

Rome

Nazareth

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these saints is not a martyr? Hint

St. Nicholas

St. Felix

St. Romanus of Caesarea

St. Liliosa

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Question 7 of 10

7. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of what? Hint

The Poor

Nurses

Musicians

Bakers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these saints is the martyr? Hint

St. Teresa of Avila

St. Martha

St. Patrick

St. Blaise

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Question 9 of 10

9. Is St. Francis of Assisi a Martyr?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the patron saint of athletes? Hint

St. Mark

St. Rose of Lima

St. George

St. Sebastian

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of which country is St. George the patron saint?

Answer: England

St. George is usually represented as engaged in combat with a dragon. He died about the year 303.

2. Who was the first martyr saint?

Answer: St. Stephen

St. Stephen was accused of blasphemy against Moses and God. He was brought before the Sanhedrin, condemned, and stoned to death.

3. What century did St. Valentine (the Roman priest who was stoned in the reign of Emperor Claudius II) live in?

Answer: 3rd

St. Valentine was martyred by the Romans in the year 269, 270, or 273. The custom of sending valentines on this day is a revival of an ancient pagan practice, which consisted in boys writing the names of girls in honor of their goddess, Februata Juno, on Feb. 14. To abolish this practice, names of saints were substituted on billets drawn upon St. Valentine's day.

4. Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher were both beheaded in England during what year?

Answer: 1535

St. John Fisher refused to take the oath of succession which acknowledged the issue of Henry VIII and Anne as the legitimate heir to the throne, and he was imprisoned in the tower in April 1534. The next year he was made Cardinal by Paul III, Henry retaliated by having him beheaded. St. Thomas More was tried of treason and convicted.

He told the court that he would not go against his conscience and wished that 'We may yet hereafter in heaven mercily all meet together to everlasting salvation.'

5. Traditionally, where was St. Peter crucified?

Answer: Rome

In the last year of Nero's reign, he was crucified upside down, at his request, not deeming himself worthy to die as did his Divine Master.

6. Which of these saints is not a martyr?

Answer: St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas is regarded as the special patron of children. He died Dec. 6th, in Myra, the year 342.

7. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of what?

Answer: Musicians

St. Cecilia was a virgin and martyr, she is honored as the patroness of ecclesiastical music. Her feast day is Nov. 22.

8. Which of these saints is the martyr?

Answer: St. Blaise

St. Blaise is patron of those with throat diseases. His feast day is Feb. 3rd.

9. Is St. Francis of Assisi a Martyr?

Answer: No

St.Francis is the founder of the three Franciscan Orders. He died on Oct. 3rd, 1226

10. Who is the patron saint of athletes?

Answer: St. Sebastian

Source: Author rosalita

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