5 Questions
Why did the Roman authorities try to stamp out Christianity?
Because they refused to sacrifice to the emperor
What did the Romans require people to do in order to practice their own religion?
To sacrifice to the emperor
What did the Romans believe about the emperor?
The emperor was a god
What did the Christians refuse to do?
To sacrifice to the emperor
What did the Romans do to Christians who wouldn't deny Christ?
They executed them
Test your knowledge on the historical persecution of Christians in the Greco-Roman world. Explore the Roman authorities' attempts to suppress Christianity, including book seizures, church property confiscation, and persecution of believers. Learn about the Romans' usual tolerance and the challenges faced by early Christians in a diverse empire.
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