HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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After 300 years of being illegal, what new freedom did Constantine give to Christians in the Roman Empire?
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freedom to practice their religion openly
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freedom to vote
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freedom to work for money
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freedom to move out of the empire
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 313 CE, the emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which granted Christianity-as well as most other religions-legal status.
Detailed explanation-2: -Constantine made Christianity the main religion of Rome, and created Constantinople, which became the most powerful city in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -Constantine is the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity. He did so after witnessing the sight of a cross in the sky along with his entire army.
Detailed explanation-4: -After this vision, Constantine legalized Christianity and promoted religious tolerance in 313 CE through the Edict of Milan.
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