WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the Roman road network and the use of waterways help spread Christianity?
A
It allowed for Missionaries to travel by boat and horseback to help spread the word of God at a faster rate
B
Provided a way for the Christians to escape the Romans
C
It did not help
D
Both B and C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They provided efficient means for the overland movement of armies, officials, civilians, inland carriage of official communications, and trade goods. Roman roads were of several kinds, ranging from small local roads to broad, long-distance highways built to connect cities, major towns and military bases.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the legions blazed a trail through Europe, the Romans built new highways to link captured cities with Rome and establish them as colonies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Christianity took some interesting routes as it spread and changed. Early Christian missionaries and preachers managed to turn Roman infrastructure to their advantage. They used Roman roads and Rome’s expansive imperial trade network to spread their message far beyond the Mediterranean region.

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