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Emperor Claudius forbade Roman soldiers from marrying because he believed that:
Emperor Claudius forbade Roman soldiers from marrying because he believed that:
- married men made poor soldiers as they were more easily captured by the enemy.
- unmarried men would be more willing to join the army and fight in wars. (correct)
- married soldiers were more likely to start rebellions against his rule.
- the cost of supporting soldiers' families was too high for the Roman Empire to afford.
What action resulted in Valentine's arrest and imprisonment?
What action resulted in Valentine's arrest and imprisonment?
- Publicly denouncing Emperor Claudius's policies.
- Refusing to worship the Roman gods.
- Attempting to overthrow Emperor Claudius.
- Secretly marrying couples against the emperor's decree. (correct)
What is the significance of Valentine signing his farewell letter 'from your Valentine'?
What is the significance of Valentine signing his farewell letter 'from your Valentine'?
- It's considered a possible origin of the romantic Valentine's Day greeting. (correct)
- It was a common way to sign letters during that era.
- It revealed that Valentine was Julia's biological father.
- It proved that he was a saint.
Why is Saint Valentine considered a martyr?
Why is Saint Valentine considered a martyr?
How did Valentine impact the life of Julia, the jailer's daughter, before his death?
How did Valentine impact the life of Julia, the jailer's daughter, before his death?
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Who was Valentine?
Who was Valentine?
Roman priest who secretly married couples in the 3rd century.
Who was Claudius?
Who was Claudius?
Emperor who forbade marriage to strengthen his army.
Who was Julia?
Who was Julia?
Valentine's act of faith that restored her sight.
"From your Valentine"
"From your Valentine"
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Saint Valentine's Day
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Learn about Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who lived in the third century. He defied Emperor Claudius by secretly marrying couples, believing in the right to marry. Imprisoned for his actions, Valentine is believed to have miraculously cured his jailer's blind daughter.
