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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. At this time, the empire has two junior emperors, __________________, both of which often had rights of succession.
(a) One in the east and one in the south.
(b) One in the north and one in the south.
(c) One in the north and one in the west.
(d) One in the east and one in the west.

2. Dionysius affirms the canonicity of __________ against many Christian critics.
(a) The Book of Ruth.
(b) Revelation.
(c) The Psalms.
(d) Genesis.

3. Origen observed what as a child and vowed to charge headlong into the fight for the faith?
(a) Religious ceremonies.
(b) The construction of churches.
(c) Martyrdoms.
(d) Poverty.

4. What happened to enemies of Christians?
(a) They were executed.
(b) They were excommunicated.
(c) They were ignored.
(d) They were forgotten.

5. Who was Bishop of Rome after Linus?
(a) Clarissa.
(b) Clementine.
(c) Clement.
(d) Clarence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Peter end his days as did Paul?

2. Simon the _________ came to Rome during this time and led many people astray; people claimed he could work magic and was regarded as a god.

3. Luke was Paul's companion during this time and wrote both _________________.

4. Eusebius recounts the deaths of whom?

5. The tyrant had to fight a war against the ________________, who were Christians.

(see the answer key)

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