Chapter 6: The World of Rome ca. 1000 b.c.e.–400 c.e.
Quiz for Document 6-5: A Christian Defends His Religion Against Roman Persecution
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Correct. The answer is a. Tertullian repeatedly came back to the charge of ritual killing, presumably to underscore the ludicrous and hyperbolic nature of anti-Christian rhetoric.
Incorrect. The answer is a. Tertullian repeatedly came back to the charge of ritual killing, presumably to underscore the ludicrous and hyperbolic nature of anti-Christian rhetoric.
Correct. The answer is c. Tertullian noted that other criminals were allowed to speak in their own defense or hire someone to advocate for them while Christians were not allowed to say anything.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Tertullian noted that other criminals were allowed to speak in their own defense or hire someone to advocate for them while Christians were not allowed to say anything.
Correct. The answer is d. Tertullian asserted that Christians did not make such sacrifices because they did not worship the gods or believe that they were even gods.
Incorrect. The answer is d. Tertullian asserted that Christians did not make such sacrifices because they did not worship the gods or believe that they were even gods.
Correct. The answer is b. Tertullian said that Emperor Trajan contradicted himself when he told Pliny not to actively hunt down Christians but said that those who were brought to court should be punished.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Tertullian said that Emperor Trajan contradicted himself when he told Pliny not to actively hunt down Christians but said that those who were brought to court should be punished.