Exploring the History of St. Patrick

Where was St. Patrick originally from?

• Ireland

• France

• England

• Rome

At what age was St. Patrick taken as a slave?

• 18

• 16

• 14

• 21

What did St. Patrick do during his time as a slave in Ireland?

• Worked as a blacksmith

• Taught children

• Built houses

• Served as a shepherd

How did St. Patrick escape from slavery?

• He was rescued by soldiers

• He ran away to find a ship

• His family paid a ransom

• He was released after a treaty

What led St. Patrick to devote his life to God?

• A dream he had

• His experiences in Europe after escaping slavery

• Advice from a friend

• A voice he heard in a monastery

What was St. Patrick's mission upon returning to Ireland?

• To become a king

• To find his family

• To spread Christianity

• To seek revenge on his captors

How did St. Patrick approach the integration of Christian and Irish customs?

• By banning Irish customs

• By replacing Irish customs with Christian ones

• By combining them

• By ignoring Irish customs

Why did St. Patrick focus on teaching Christian beliefs to community leaders first?

• It was a tradition in Ireland

• He believed their followers would then accept Christianity

• Leaders were more educated

• He was only allowed to speak to leaders

What role did churches play in St. Patrick's mission?

• Served as schools for children

• Provided shelter for the homeless

• Were used as meeting places for leaders

• Helped maintain Christian beliefs among the people

What was the outcome of St. Patrick's mission in Ireland?

• He became the king of Ireland

• He was eventually expelled

• He failed to convert anyone

• Ireland became a Christian nation