HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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Feared their loyalty because they would not worship Roman Gods.
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they burned down Rome
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they were scared they would lead a revolution
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -But in fact outward religious observance became a matter of life and death: at least until 312 A.D. (when the Roman emperor Constantine became a convert to Christianity), the Romans had no qualms about persecuting people who refused to honor the traditional gods with sacrifices and rituals.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Roman religion involved cult worship. Approval from the gods did not depend on a person’s behavior, but on accurate observance of religious rituals. Each god needed an image – usually a statue or relief in stone or bronze – and an altar or temple at which to offer prayers and sacrifices.