WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did Christianity become the religion of the Roman Empire?
A
Many people converted to Christianity until finally even the emperor became a Christian.
B
Many people were forced
C
Many people decided they no longer liked polytheism
D
They thought it was better
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 313 AD, the Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which accepted Christianity: 10 years later, it had become the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kōnstantînos; 27 February c. 272 – 22 May 337), also known as Constantine the Great, was Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337. He was the first emperor to convert to Christianity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Romans initially persecuted Christians. They saw their monotheistic religion to be a threat to the state. However, Christians continued to grow in number and in influence. By the 4th century AD, Christianity had become the official religion of the Roman empire.

Detailed explanation-4: -Christianity originated with the ministry of Jesus, a Jewish teacher and healer who proclaimed the imminent Kingdom of God and was crucified c. AD 30–33 in Jerusalem in the Roman province of Judea.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lesson Summary. Constantine the Great was one of the most important emperors in Roman history. He issued the Edict of Milan, which allowed for the tolerance of Christians in the Roman Empire, and converted to Christianity himself on his deathbed in 337 AD.

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