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What was the primary reason for the Roman Empire's persecution of Christians?
What was the primary reason for the Roman Empire's persecution of Christians?
- Refusal to participate in gladiatorial games
- Disregard for Roman law and tradition
- Viewed as a growing political threat and refusing to participate in sacrifices (correct)
- Practicing polytheism
What was the purpose of Roman prayers?
What was the purpose of Roman prayers?
- To honor the Roman emperors
- To seek divine intervention in wars
- To condemn the Jewish faith
- To obtain favors and blessings from the gods (correct)
What was the significance of the suovetaurilia in Roman rituals?
What was the significance of the suovetaurilia in Roman rituals?
- It was a ritual to honor the emperor
- It was a sacrifice of a bull, a sheep, and a pig (correct)
- It was a type of prayer recited by the Romans
- It was a festival to celebrate the harvest season
What was the Roman perception of Christians, according to the Roman writer Celsus?
What was the Roman perception of Christians, according to the Roman writer Celsus?
What was the name of the Roman god associated with the sea?
What was the name of the Roman god associated with the sea?
What was the significance of the Roman Colosseum, aside from gladiatorial games?
What was the significance of the Roman Colosseum, aside from gladiatorial games?
What was the period from 96-180 CE known as in the Roman Empire?
What was the period from 96-180 CE known as in the Roman Empire?
Why was there instability in the Roman Empire in the mid-second century?
Why was there instability in the Roman Empire in the mid-second century?
What was the approximate number of Christians in Rome by the 3rd century?
What was the approximate number of Christians in Rome by the 3rd century?
What is the doctrine accepted by Christians by the end of the 2nd century?
What is the doctrine accepted by Christians by the end of the 2nd century?
What is the meaning of the word 'bishop'?
What is the meaning of the word 'bishop'?
Why did bishops begin to meet in councils?
Why did bishops begin to meet in councils?
