Paul Miki and Companions Martyrdom

Who was Paul Miki?

• American astronaut and engineer

• Japanese Jesuit seminarian and martyr

• French chef and explorer

• Russian poet and philosopher

When and where did the martyrdom of Paul Miki and his companions take place?

• September 15, 1588, in Osaka, Japan

• March 10, 1603, in Tokyo, Japan

• July 4, 1622, in Kyoto, Japan

• February 5, 1597, in Nagasaki, Japan

How many companions were martyred with Paul Miki?

• 10

• 50

• 5

• 25

What was the cause of the martyrdom of Paul Miki and his companions?

• Refusal to join the military

• Refusal to pay taxes

• Refusal to participate in a festival honoring the emperor

• Refusal to renounce their Christian faith

What were the professions of Paul Miki and his companions?

• Jesuit missionaries and seminarians

• Doctors and nurses

• Farmers and fishermen

• Engineers and architects

What was the significance of the martyrdom of Paul Miki and his companions?

• They were known for their contributions to Japanese cuisine

• They were famous for their military conquests in Japan

• Their role in spreading Christianity in Japan and their ultimate sacrifice for their faith

• They were influential in the field of Japanese literature

How is Paul Miki and his companions honored in the Catholic Church?

• As scholars

• As explorers

• As missionaries

• As martyrs

What is the feast day of Paul Miki and his companions?

• July 15th

• October 31st

• April 9th

• February 6th

What is the lesson to be learned from the martyrdom of Paul Miki and his companions?

• Courage and faith in the face of persecution

• Avoidance and escape from persecution

• Fear and doubt in the face of persecution

• Anger and retaliation in the face of persecution

How has the story of Paul Miki and his companions inspired people around the world?

• By their courage, faith, and willingness to stand up for their beliefs, even in the face of persecution and death.

• By their cowardice and lack of faith

• By their willingness to compromise their beliefs for personal gain

• By their indifference to the suffering of others