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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Maximin's Renewed Attacks on the Church.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he grew up, Origen was dedicated to good Christian teaching and taught ___________, a Pagan, among others.
(a) Carneades.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plutarch.

2. Against whom had the Jews devised various plots?
(a) The Muslims.
(b) The Hindus.
(c) The Christians.
(d) The Buddhists.

3. Primus, the fourth from the apostles, became the Bishop of ______________, twelve years into Trajan's reign.
(a) Madrid.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Athens.
(d) Rome.

4. In the nineteenth year Diocletian was Emperor, the persecutions began and he ordered what to be done?
(a) Christians to be thrown to the lions.
(b) Christians to be exiled.
(c) Christian churches razed and the Scriptures destroyed.
(d) All books burned.

5. Constantine felt __________ the Christians and took up arms against Maxentius.
(a) Pity for.
(b) Anger against.
(c) Unsure about.
(d) Worry for.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Roman Empire endured dissension among ___________.

2. The war destroyed ____________.

3. Hadrian prevented Christians from what?

4. The famous heretic Mani arose, announcing himself to be what?

5. Bishop Theophilus of Antioch wrote _________ rudimentary treatises.

(see the answer key)

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