Two Early Religion Martyrs (p. 17) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Martyr?
A
A person tortured or killed because of his or her religious beliefs
2
Q
What did Perpetua (22) and Felicius (18) declare publicly?
A
That they were Christians and they knew they could die
3
Q
Early Christian Martyrs were arrested and taken where?
A
To the Roman Amphitheatre
4
Q
Who was attacked by wild animals?
A
Girls
5
Q
Perpetua helped Felicius to- what?
A
Stand
6
Q
Perpetua spoke out and told the crowd to- what? (3)
A
Keep faith
Treat others kindly
Don’t be concerned about her treatment
7
Q
Gladiators did what to the girls, as they stood silently?
A
Stabbed them
8
Q
Perpetua did what with the gladiator’s hand, why?
A
She put it on her throat, so he would kill her and feel more pain
