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Question 1

When did the very first Britons arrive in Britain?

Answer 1

Around 800,000 BC

Question 2

Who began a series of missionary journeys to prove that Jesus really is the Son of God?

Answer 2

St Paul

Question 3

When did the Romans invade / settle in Britain? What did they bring with them?

Answer 3

-Around 43AD
-Their religion

Question 4

Why were vast numbers Christians during the time of the Roman Emperor being persecuted?

Answer 4

It was illegal to be Christian at the time. Most of them died as martyrs (dying for your faith)

Question 5

Who eventually converted the Romans to Christians

Answer 5

Emperor Constantine, he issued a rule that not action should be taken against any religion which spurred the growth of Christianity

Question 6

Who converted the Irish to Christianity in 405AD?

Answer 6

St Patrick

Question 7

When did the Angles invade Britain and what did they bring?

Answer 7

-Around the early 400s
-They brought their polytheistic (believing in many gods) religion

Question 8

So who converted the Scottish to Christianity in 563AD?

Answer 8

Saint Columba, he converted the pagan king and built a monastery

Question 9

Which pope sent Augustine and 39 other monks as missionaries to convert the English to Christianity?

Answer 9

Pope Gregory I