WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What allowed the disciples to spread the word of Jesus throughout the Roman Empire?
A
Edict of Milan
B
Rome’s extensive network of roads
C
wide support of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire
D
support from religious leaders & politicians that supported Christianity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After Jesus, the two most significant figures in Christianity are the apostles Peter and Paul/Saul. Paul, in particular, takes a leading role in spreading the teachings of Jesus to Gentiles (non Jews) in the Roman Empire.

Detailed explanation-2: –Roman roads were safer for travel, and this helped to spread their beliefs. Persecution by Roman authorities caused the spread of Christianity to slow down.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paul (previously called Saul of Tarsus; c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD), commonly known as Paul the Apostle and Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world.

Detailed explanation-4: -These routes ensured that the Roman military could out-pace and out-maneuver its enemies, but they also aided in the everyday maintenance of the Empire.

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