Saint Valentine

What is primarily associated with Valentine's Day?

• Historical battles

• Love, flowers, chocolates, and cards
  

• National holidays

• Sports events

Who was Saint Valentine?

• A military leader
  

• A Roman emperor

• A Christian priest

• A famous artist

During what period did Saint Valentine live?

• The 1st century C.E.

• The 3rd century C.E.

• The 5th century C.E.

• The 8th century C.E.

What was the prevalent belief system during Saint Valentine’s time?

• Monotheism

• Buddhism

• Paganism

• Christianity

Why did Emperor Claudius outlaw marriage for young men?

• Because he thought single men were better soldiers

• To promote family values

• To increase the population

• To support Christianity

How did Saint Valentine defy Emperor Claudius?

• He became a soldier

• He performed marriages in secret

• He left Rome

• He started a rebellion

What happened to Valentine after he was caught?

• He was imprisoned

• He was exiled

• He was promoted

• He was celebrated

What did Valentine try to convince the emperor to do?

• Accept paganism

• Abandon Christianity

• Abandon paganism

• Promote marriage

What day do we celebrate as Valentine's Day?

• February 12th

• February 14th

• March 14th

• December 12th

esides romantic love, what else does Valentine's Day celebrate?

• Competition

• Wealth and power

• National pride

• Friendship and kindness